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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,540.68, 2,306.49 and 1,019.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,540.68, 2,306.49 and 1,019.70 is: 1,526.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,540.68 : 2,306.49 = 1,019.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,540.68/2,306.49 = 1,019.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,540.68x = 2,306.49 × 1,019.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,540.68x = 2,351,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,351,927.85/1,540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,526.55

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