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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.06, 2,278.60 and 423.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.06, 2,278.60 and 423.40 is: 635.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.06 : 2,278.60 = 423.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.06/2,278.60 = 423.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.06x = 2,278.60 × 423.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.06x = 964,759.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,759.24/1,519.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.10

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