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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.44, 2,268.27 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.44, 2,268.27 and 646.74 is: 969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.44 : 2,268.27 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.44/2,268.27 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.44x = 2,268.27 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.44x = 1,466,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,980.94/1,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.30

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