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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.24, 2,278.38 and 493

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.24, 2,278.38 and 493 is: 739.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.24 : 2,278.38 = 493 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.24/2,278.38 = 493/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.24x = 2,278.38 × 493
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.24x = 1,123,241.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,241.34/1,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.34

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