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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.83, 2,330.82 and 513.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.83, 2,330.82 and 513.92 is: 770.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.83 : 2,330.82 = 513.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.83/2,330.82 = 513.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.83x = 2,330.82 × 513.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.83x = 1,197,852.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,852.44/1,553.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.91

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