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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.52, 2,269.66 and 692.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.52, 2,269.66 and 692.36 is: 1,038.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.52 : 2,269.66 = 692.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.52/2,269.66 = 692.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.52x = 2,269.66 × 692.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.52x = 1,571,421.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,421.80/1,513.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.26

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