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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.12, 1,729.80 and 719.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.12, 1,729.80 and 719.64 is: 1,080.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.12 : 1,729.80 = 719.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.12/1,729.80 = 719.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.12x = 1,729.80 × 719.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.12x = 1,244,833.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,833.27/1,152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.47

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