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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.58, 2,277.82 and 1,153.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.58, 2,277.82 and 1,153.60 is: 1,729.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.58 : 2,277.82 = 1,153.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.58/2,277.82 = 1,153.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.58x = 2,277.82 × 1,153.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.58x = 2,627,684.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,627,684.57/1,519.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.21

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