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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.42, 1,564.08 and 719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.42, 1,564.08 and 719.80 is: 1,076.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.42 : 1,564.08 = 719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.42/1,564.08 = 719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.42x = 1,564.08 × 719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.42x = 1,125,824.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,824.78/1,045.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.91

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