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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,667.34, 2,501.37 and 513

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,667.34, 2,501.37 and 513 is: 769.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,667.34 : 2,501.37 = 513 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,667.34/2,501.37 = 513/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,667.34x = 2,501.37 × 513
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,667.34x = 1,283,202.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,202.81/1,667.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.61

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