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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.27, 2,268.25 and 588.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.27, 2,268.25 and 588.55 is: 882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.27 : 2,268.25 = 588.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.27/2,268.25 = 588.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.27x = 2,268.25 × 588.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.27x = 1,334,978.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,978.54/1,513.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.18

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