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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.36, 2,276.48 and 1,056

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.36, 2,276.48 and 1,056 is: 1,582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.36 : 2,276.48 = 1,056 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.36/2,276.48 = 1,056/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.36x = 2,276.48 × 1,056
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.36x = 2,403,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,962.88/1,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.22

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