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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.88, 1,563.96 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.88, 1,563.96 and 719.28 is: 1,076.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.88 : 1,563.96 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.88/1,563.96 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.88x = 1,563.96 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.88x = 1,124,925.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,925.15/1,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.61

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