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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.31, 2,278.97 and 1,031.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.31, 2,278.97 and 1,031.15 is: 1,546.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.31 : 2,278.97 = 1,031.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.31/2,278.97 = 1,031.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.31x = 2,278.97 × 1,031.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.31x = 2,349,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,349,959.92/1,519.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.73

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