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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.72, 2,088.96 and 924.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.72, 2,088.96 and 924.31 is: 1,275.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.72 : 2,088.96 = 924.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.72/2,088.96 = 924.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.72x = 2,088.96 × 924.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.72x = 1,930,846.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930,846.62/1,513.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,275.56

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