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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.41, 2,269.83 and 402.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.41, 2,269.83 and 402.81 is: 604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.41 : 2,269.83 = 402.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.41/2,269.83 = 402.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.41x = 2,269.83 × 402.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.41x = 914,310.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,310.22/1,513.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.14

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