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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.46, 2,270.19 and 539.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.46, 2,270.19 and 539.84 is: 809.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.46 : 2,270.19 = 539.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.46/2,270.19 = 539.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.46x = 2,270.19 × 539.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.46x = 1,225,539.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,539.37/1,513.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.76

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