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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.69, 2,329.94 and 513.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.69, 2,329.94 and 513.52 is: 770.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.69 : 2,329.94 = 513.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.69/2,329.94 = 513.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.69x = 2,329.94 × 513.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.69x = 1,196,466.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,466.25/1,553.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.08

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