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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.36, 2,277.68 and 545.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.36, 2,277.68 and 545.24 is: 817.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.36 : 2,277.68 = 545.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.36/2,277.68 = 545.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.36x = 2,277.68 × 545.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.36x = 1,241,872.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,872.40/1,519.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.36

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