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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.35, 2,269.33 and 539.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.35, 2,269.33 and 539.47 is: 808.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.35 : 2,269.33 = 539.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.35/2,269.33 = 539.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.35x = 2,269.33 × 539.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.35x = 1,224,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,228.43/1,513.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.95

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