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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.65, 2,279.36 and 901.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.65, 2,279.36 and 901.41 is: 1,352.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.65 : 2,279.36 = 901.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.65/2,279.36 = 901.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.65x = 2,279.36 × 901.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.65x = 2,054,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,054,637.90/1,519.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.05

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