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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.92, 2,269.26 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.92, 2,269.26 and 648.30 is: 971.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.92 : 2,269.26 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.92/2,269.26 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.92x = 2,269.26 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.92x = 1,471,161.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,161.26/1,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.76

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