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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.94, 1,725.48 and 719.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.94, 1,725.48 and 719.40 is: 1,077.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.94 : 1,725.48 = 719.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.94/1,725.48 = 719.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.94x = 1,725.48 × 719.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.94x = 1,241,310.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,310.31/1,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.58

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