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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.28, 2,317.86 and 519.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.28, 2,317.86 and 519.28 is: 778.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.28 : 2,317.86 = 519.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.28/2,317.86 = 519.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.28x = 2,317.86 × 519.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.28x = 1,203,618.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,618.34/1,545.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.90

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