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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.60, 2,267.97 and 1,270.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.60, 2,267.97 and 1,270.60 is: 1,903.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.60 : 2,267.97 = 1,270.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.60/2,267.97 = 1,270.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.60x = 2,267.97 × 1,270.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.60x = 2,881,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,881,682.68/1,513.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.86

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