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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.80, 2,278.53 and 697.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.80, 2,278.53 and 697.48 is: 1,045.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.80 : 2,278.53 = 697.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.80/2,278.53 = 697.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.80x = 2,278.53 × 697.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.80x = 1,589,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,229.10/1,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,045.68

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