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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.18, 2,278.50 and 423.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.18, 2,278.50 and 423.55 is: 635.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.18 : 2,278.50 = 423.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.18/2,278.50 = 423.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.18x = 2,278.50 × 423.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.18x = 965,058.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,058.68/1,519.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.25

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