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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.58, 2,267.28 and 895.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.58, 2,267.28 and 895.42 is: 1,341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.58 : 2,267.28 = 895.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.58/2,267.28 = 895.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.58x = 2,267.28 × 895.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.58x = 2,030,167.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,167.86/1,513.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.30

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