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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.34, 1,519.80 and 719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.34, 1,519.80 and 719.88 is: 1,079.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.34 : 1,519.80 = 719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.34/1,519.80 = 719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.34x = 1,519.80 × 719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.34x = 1,094,073.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,073.62/1,013.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.67

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