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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.76, 2,279.34 and 545.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.76, 2,279.34 and 545.33 is: 817.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.76 : 2,279.34 = 545.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.76/2,279.34 = 545.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.76x = 2,279.34 × 545.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.76x = 1,242,998.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,998.18/1,519.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.89

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