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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.57, 2,279.00 and 545.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.57, 2,279.00 and 545.66 is: 818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.57 : 2,279.00 = 545.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.57/2,279.00 = 545.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.57x = 2,279.00 × 545.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.57x = 1,243,570.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243,570.47/1,519.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.37

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