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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.76, 2,087.76 and 924.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.76, 2,087.76 and 924.08 is: 1,274.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.76 : 2,087.76 = 924.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.76/2,087.76 = 924.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.76x = 2,087.76 × 924.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.76x = 1,929,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,929,257.26/1,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.48

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