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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.28, 1,771.91 and 719.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.28, 1,771.91 and 719.19 is: 1,078.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.28 : 1,771.91 = 719.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.28/1,771.91 = 719.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.28x = 1,771.91 × 719.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.28x = 1,274,339.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,339.95/1,181.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.78

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