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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.19, 1,860.44 and 719.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.19, 1,860.44 and 719.57 is: 1,080.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.19 : 1,860.44 = 719.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.19/1,860.44 = 719.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.19x = 1,860.44 × 719.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.19x = 1,338,716.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,716.81/1,239.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.32

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