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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.23, 1,542.48 and 719.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.23, 1,542.48 and 719.59 is: 993.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.23 : 1,542.48 = 719.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.23/1,542.48 = 719.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.23x = 1,542.48 × 719.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.23x = 1,109,953.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,953.57/1,117.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.49

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