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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,519.97, 2,278.33 and 1,085.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,519.97, 2,278.33 and 1,085.81 is: 1,627.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,519.97 : 2,278.33 = 1,085.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,519.97/2,278.33 = 1,085.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,519.97x = 2,278.33 × 1,085.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,519.97x = 2,473,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,473,833.50/1,519.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.55

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