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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.53, 2,266.65 and 862.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.53, 2,266.65 and 862.29 is: 1,291.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.53 : 2,266.65 = 862.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.53/2,266.65 = 862.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.53x = 2,266.65 × 862.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.53x = 1,954,509.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954,509.63/1,513.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.36

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