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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.63, 2,279.00 and 423.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.63, 2,279.00 and 423.73 is: 635.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.63 : 2,279.00 = 423.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.63/2,279.00 = 423.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.63x = 2,279.00 × 423.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.63x = 965,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,678.55/1,519.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.47

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