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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.79, 2,266.35 and 1,025.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.79, 2,266.35 and 1,025.97 is: 1,536.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.79 : 2,266.35 = 1,025.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.79/2,266.35 = 1,025.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.79x = 2,266.35 × 1,025.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.79x = 2,325,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325,207.11/1,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,536.02

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