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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.44, 2,270.22 and 647.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.44, 2,270.22 and 647.16 is: 970.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.44 : 2,270.22 = 647.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.44/2,270.22 = 647.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.44x = 2,270.22 × 647.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.44x = 1,469,195.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,195.58/1,513.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.77

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