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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.09, 2,278.48 and 423.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.09, 2,278.48 and 423.46 is: 635.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.09 : 2,278.48 = 423.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.09/2,278.48 = 423.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.09x = 2,278.48 × 423.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.09x = 964,847.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,847.72/1,519.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.15

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