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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.71, 1,772.10 and 719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.71, 1,772.10 and 719.07 is: 1,077.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.71 : 1,772.10 = 719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.71/1,772.10 = 719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.71x = 1,772.10 × 719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.71x = 1,274,263.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,263.95/1,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.41

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