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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.71, 2,269.68 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.71, 2,269.68 and 588.18 is: 881.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.71 : 2,269.68 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.71/2,269.68 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.71x = 2,269.68 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.71x = 1,334,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,977.44/1,513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.93

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