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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.54, 2,277.61 and 641.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.54, 2,277.61 and 641.79 is: 961.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.54 : 2,277.61 = 641.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.54/2,277.61 = 641.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.54x = 2,277.61 × 641.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.54x = 1,461,745.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,745.72/1,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 961.97

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