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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.76, 2,279.82 and 545.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.76, 2,279.82 and 545.96 is: 819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.76 : 2,279.82 = 545.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.76/2,279.82 = 545.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.76x = 2,279.82 × 545.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.76x = 1,244,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,690.53/1,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.00

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