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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.49, 2,269.35 and 782.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.49, 2,269.35 and 782.87 is: 1,173.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.49 : 2,269.35 = 782.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.49/2,269.35 = 782.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.49x = 2,269.35 × 782.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.49x = 1,776,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,594.69/1,513.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.84

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