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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.13, 2,278.83 and 1,113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.13, 2,278.83 and 1,113.32 is: 1,670.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.13 : 2,278.83 = 1,113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.13/2,278.83 = 1,113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.13x = 2,278.83 × 1,113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.13x = 2,537,067.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,537,067.02/1,519.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.08

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