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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.45, 2,279.18 and 493.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.45, 2,279.18 and 493.45 is: 740.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.45 : 2,279.18 = 493.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.45/2,279.18 = 493.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.45x = 2,279.18 × 493.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.45x = 1,124,668.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,668.34/1,519.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.18

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