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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.24, 2,279.12 and 545.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.24, 2,279.12 and 545.44 is: 818.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.24 : 2,279.12 = 545.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.24/2,279.12 = 545.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.24x = 2,279.12 × 545.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.24x = 1,243,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,123.21/1,519.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.25

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