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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,217.52, 1,679.91 and 719.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,217.52, 1,679.91 and 719.78 is: 993.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,217.52 : 1,679.91 = 719.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,217.52/1,679.91 = 719.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,217.52x = 1,679.91 × 719.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,217.52x = 1,209,157.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,157.22/1,217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.13

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