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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.03, 2,278.68 and 423.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.03, 2,278.68 and 423.37 is: 635.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.03 : 2,278.68 = 423.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.03/2,278.68 = 423.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.03x = 2,278.68 × 423.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.03x = 964,724.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,724.75/1,519.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.09

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