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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.89, 1,538.37 and 719.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.89, 1,538.37 and 719.01 is: 1,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.89 : 1,538.37 = 719.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.89/1,538.37 = 719.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.89x = 1,538.37 × 719.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.89x = 1,106,103.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,103.41/1,027.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.09

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