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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.92, 2,279.34 and 546.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.92, 2,279.34 and 546.84 is: 820.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.92 : 2,279.34 = 546.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.92/2,279.34 = 546.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.92x = 2,279.34 × 546.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.92x = 1,246,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,434.29/1,519.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.07

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