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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.75, 2,330.78 and 513.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.75, 2,330.78 and 513.75 is: 770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.75 : 2,330.78 = 513.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.75/2,330.78 = 513.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.75x = 2,330.78 × 513.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.75x = 1,197,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,438.23/1,553.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.68

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