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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.60, 1,728.72 and 719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.60, 1,728.72 and 719 is: 1,079.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.60 : 1,728.72 = 719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.60/1,728.72 = 719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.60x = 1,728.72 × 719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.60x = 1,242,949.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,949.68/1,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.32

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