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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,541.28, 2,308.90 and 1,019.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,541.28, 2,308.90 and 1,019.70 is: 1,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,541.28 : 2,308.90 = 1,019.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,541.28/2,308.90 = 1,019.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,541.28x = 2,308.90 × 1,019.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,541.28x = 2,354,385.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,385.33/1,541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,527.55

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