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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.89, 2,270.07 and 692.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.89, 2,270.07 and 692.74 is: 1,038.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.89 : 2,270.07 = 692.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.89/2,270.07 = 692.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.89x = 2,270.07 × 692.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.89x = 1,572,571.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,571.13/1,513.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,038.76

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