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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.34, 2,278.94 and 423.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.34, 2,278.94 and 423.76 is: 635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.34 : 2,278.94 = 423.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.34/2,278.94 = 423.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.34x = 2,278.94 × 423.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.34x = 965,723.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,723.61/1,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.62

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