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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.52, 2,278.76 and 870.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.52, 2,278.76 and 870.48 is: 1,305.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.52 : 2,278.76 = 870.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.52/2,278.76 = 870.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.52x = 2,278.76 × 870.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.52x = 1,983,615.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,983,615.00/1,519.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,305.42

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