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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.74, 2,280.60 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.74, 2,280.60 and 545.76 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.74 : 2,280.60 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.74/2,280.60 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.74x = 2,280.60 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.74x = 1,244,660.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,660.26/1,519.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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