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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.46, 2,278.10 and 901.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.46, 2,278.10 and 901.70 is: 1,351.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.46 : 2,278.10 = 901.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.46/2,278.10 = 901.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.46x = 2,278.10 × 901.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.46x = 2,054,162.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,162.77/1,519.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.90

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