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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519, 2,278.80 and 479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519, 2,278.80 and 479.16 is: 718.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519 : 2,278.80 = 479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519/2,278.80 = 479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519x = 2,278.80 × 479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519x = 1,091,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,909.81/1,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.83

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