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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.64, 2,280.26 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.64, 2,280.26 and 653.72 is: 980.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.64 : 2,280.26 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.64/2,280.26 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.64x = 2,280.26 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.64x = 1,490,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,651.57/1,519.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.92

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