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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.83, 2,277.99 and 641.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.83, 2,277.99 and 641.88 is: 962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.83 : 2,277.99 = 641.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.83/2,277.99 = 641.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.83x = 2,277.99 × 641.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.83x = 1,462,196.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,196.22/1,519.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.08

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