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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.84, 2,330.47 and 513.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.84, 2,330.47 and 513.85 is: 770.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.84 : 2,330.47 = 513.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.84/2,330.47 = 513.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.84x = 2,330.47 × 513.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.84x = 1,197,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,504.90/1,553.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 770.68

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