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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.24, 2,278.98 and 423.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.24, 2,278.98 and 423.61 is: 635.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.24 : 2,278.98 = 423.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.24/2,278.98 = 423.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.24x = 2,278.98 × 423.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.24x = 965,398.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,398.72/1,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.45

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