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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.14, 2,278.71 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.14, 2,278.71 and 653.25 is: 979.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.14 : 2,278.71 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.14/2,278.71 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.14x = 2,278.71 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.14x = 1,488,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,567.31/1,519.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.88

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