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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.43, 2,271.37 and 783.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.43, 2,271.37 and 783.21 is: 1,175.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.43 : 2,271.37 = 783.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.43/2,271.37 = 783.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.43x = 2,271.37 × 783.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.43x = 1,778,959.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,959.70/1,513.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,175.45

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