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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.61, 2,274.46 and 1,323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.61, 2,274.46 and 1,323.12 is: 1,988.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.61 : 2,274.46 = 1,323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.61/2,274.46 = 1,323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.61x = 2,274.46 × 1,323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.61x = 3,009,380.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,380.21/1,513.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.22

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