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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.63, 1,575.59 and 719.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.63, 1,575.59 and 719.55 is: 1,080.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.63 : 1,575.59 = 719.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.63/1,575.59 = 719.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.63x = 1,575.59 × 719.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.63x = 1,133,712.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,712.19/1,049.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.11

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