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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.48, 2,279.45 and 545.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.48, 2,279.45 and 545.81 is: 818.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.48 : 2,279.45 = 545.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.48/2,279.45 = 545.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.48x = 2,279.45 × 545.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.48x = 1,244,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,146.60/1,519.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.80

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