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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.12, 2,278.27 and 423.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.12, 2,278.27 and 423.54 is: 635.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.12 : 2,278.27 = 423.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.12/2,278.27 = 423.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.12x = 2,278.27 × 423.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.12x = 964,938.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,938.48/1,519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.20

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