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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.78, 2,270.68 and 539.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.78, 2,270.68 and 539.88 is: 809.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.78 : 2,270.68 = 539.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.78/2,270.68 = 539.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.78x = 2,270.68 × 539.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.78x = 1,225,894.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,894.72/1,513.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.82

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