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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.42, 2,269.48 and 692.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.42, 2,269.48 and 692.21 is: 1,038.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.42 : 2,269.48 = 692.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.42/2,269.48 = 692.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.42x = 2,269.48 × 692.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.42x = 1,570,956.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,956.75/1,513.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.02

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