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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.59, 2,268.51 and 635.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.59, 2,268.51 and 635.75 is: 952.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.59 : 2,268.51 = 635.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.59/2,268.51 = 635.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.59x = 2,268.51 × 635.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.59x = 1,442,200.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,200.01/1,513.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.84

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