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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.80, 2,330.67 and 513.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.80, 2,330.67 and 513.81 is: 770.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.80 : 2,330.67 = 513.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.80/2,330.67 = 513.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.80x = 2,330.67 × 513.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.80x = 1,197,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,523.48/1,553.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.71

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