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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.54, 2,283.59 and 903.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.54, 2,283.59 and 903.36 is: 1,357.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.54 : 2,283.59 = 903.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.54/2,283.59 = 903.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.54x = 2,283.59 × 903.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.54x = 2,062,887.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,887.93/1,519.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,357.57

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