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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.66, 2,329.90 and 513.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.66, 2,329.90 and 513.35 is: 769.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.66 : 2,329.90 = 513.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.66/2,329.90 = 513.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.66x = 2,329.90 × 513.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.66x = 1,196,051.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,051.89/1,553.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.83

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