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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.11, 2,278.68 and 641.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.11, 2,278.68 and 641.37 is: 962.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.11 : 2,278.68 = 641.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.11/2,278.68 = 641.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.11x = 2,278.68 × 641.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.11x = 1,461,476.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,476.99/1,519.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.06

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