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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.76, 2,268.68 and 680.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.76, 2,268.68 and 680.22 is: 1,019.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.76 : 2,268.68 = 680.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.76/2,268.68 = 680.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.76x = 2,268.68 × 680.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.76x = 1,543,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543,210.23/1,513.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.45

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