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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.82, 2,279.78 and 903.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.82, 2,279.78 and 903.77 is: 1,355.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.82 : 2,279.78 = 903.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.82/2,279.78 = 903.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.82x = 2,279.78 × 903.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.82x = 2,060,392.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,060,392.25/1,519.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,355.68

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