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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.08, 2,278.08 and 1,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.08, 2,278.08 and 1,032.56 is: 1,548.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.08 : 2,278.08 = 1,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.08/2,278.08 = 1,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.08x = 2,278.08 × 1,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.08x = 2,352,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,254.28/1,519.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.47

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