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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.96, 1,772.04 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.96, 1,772.04 and 719.28 is: 1,077.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.96 : 1,772.04 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.96/1,772.04 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.96x = 1,772.04 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.96x = 1,274,592.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,592.93/1,182.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.46

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