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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.44, 2,281.59 and 1,149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.44, 2,281.59 and 1,149.27 is: 1,725.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.44 : 2,281.59 = 1,149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.44/2,281.59 = 1,149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.44x = 2,281.59 × 1,149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.44x = 2,622,162.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,622,162.94/1,519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.74

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