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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.23, 2,277.07 and 697.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.23, 2,277.07 and 697.59 is: 1,045.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.23 : 2,277.07 = 697.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.23/2,277.07 = 697.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.23x = 2,277.07 × 697.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.23x = 1,588,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,461.26/1,519.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.57

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