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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.67, 2,278.15 and 595.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.67, 2,278.15 and 595.01 is: 891.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.67 : 2,278.15 = 595.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.67/2,278.15 = 595.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.67x = 2,278.15 × 595.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.67x = 1,355,522.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,522.03/1,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.98

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