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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.86, 1,519.02 and 719.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.86, 1,519.02 and 719.50 is: 1,079.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.86 : 1,519.02 = 719.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.86/1,519.02 = 719.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.86x = 1,519.02 × 719.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.86x = 1,092,934.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,934.89/1,012.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.06

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