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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,513.92, 2,269.76 and 734.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,513.92, 2,269.76 and 734.08 is: 1,100.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,513.92 : 2,269.76 = 734.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,513.92/2,269.76 = 734.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,513.92x = 2,269.76 × 734.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,513.92x = 1,666,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,185.42/1,513.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,100.58

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