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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.29, 2,263.78 and 1,351.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.29, 2,263.78 and 1,351.33 is: 2,021.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.29 : 2,263.78 = 1,351.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.29/2,263.78 = 1,351.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.29x = 2,263.78 × 1,351.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.29x = 3,059,113.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059,113.83/1,513.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.50

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