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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.88, 2,279.81 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.88, 2,279.81 and 365.63 is: 548.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.88 : 2,279.81 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.88/2,279.81 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.88x = 2,279.81 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.88x = 833,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,556.45/1,519.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.44

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