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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.74, 2,330.34 and 513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.74, 2,330.34 and 513.58 is: 770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.74 : 2,330.34 = 513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.74/2,330.34 = 513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.74x = 2,330.34 × 513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.74x = 1,196,816.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,816.02/1,553.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.28

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