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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.46, 2,267.29 and 1,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.46, 2,267.29 and 1,322.63 is: 1,973.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.46 : 2,267.29 = 1,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.46/2,267.29 = 1,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.46x = 2,267.29 × 1,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.46x = 2,998,784.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,784.59/1,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,973.59

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