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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.13, 2,277.32 and 545

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.13, 2,277.32 and 545 is: 817.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.13 : 2,277.32 = 545 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.13/2,277.32 = 545/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.13x = 2,277.32 × 545
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.13x = 1,241,136.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,136.68/1,519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.00

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