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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.67, 2,279.22 and 423.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.67, 2,279.22 and 423.77 is: 635.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.67 : 2,279.22 = 423.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.67/2,279.22 = 423.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.67x = 2,279.22 × 423.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.67x = 965,865.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,865.06/1,519.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.58

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