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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.32, 2,269.12 and 472.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.32, 2,269.12 and 472.84 is: 708.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.32 : 2,269.12 = 472.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.32/2,269.12 = 472.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.32x = 2,269.12 × 472.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.32x = 1,072,930.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,930.70/1,513.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.99

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