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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.69, 2,087.96 and 924.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.69, 2,087.96 and 924.57 is: 1,275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.69 : 2,087.96 = 924.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.69/2,087.96 = 924.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.69x = 2,087.96 × 924.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.69x = 1,930,460.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,460.55/1,513.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.34

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