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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.77, 2,278.19 and 408.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.77, 2,278.19 and 408.19 is: 612.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.77 : 2,278.19 = 408.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.77/2,278.19 = 408.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.77x = 2,278.19 × 408.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.77x = 929,922.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,922.07/1,518.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.29

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