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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.48, 2,283.49 and 903.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.48, 2,283.49 and 903.29 is: 1,357.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.48 : 2,283.49 = 903.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.48/2,283.49 = 903.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.48x = 2,283.49 × 903.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.48x = 2,062,660.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,660.52/1,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.48

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