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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.36, 2,267.47 and 926.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.36, 2,267.47 and 926.59 is: 1,388.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.36 : 2,267.47 = 926.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.36/2,267.47 = 926.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.36x = 2,267.47 × 926.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.36x = 2,101,012.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,101,012.16/1,513.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.31

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