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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.52, 1,811.20 and 719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.52, 1,811.20 and 719.04 is: 1,078.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.52 : 1,811.20 = 719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.52/1,811.20 = 719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.52x = 1,811.20 × 719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.52x = 1,302,325.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,302,325.25/1,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.51

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