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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.71, 2,270.50 and 526.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.71, 2,270.50 and 526.75 is: 790.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.71 : 2,270.50 = 526.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.71/2,270.50 = 526.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.71x = 2,270.50 × 526.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.71x = 1,195,984.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,984.30/1,513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.10

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