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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.76, 1,944 and 719.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.76, 1,944 and 719.04 is: 1,078.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.76 : 1,944 = 719.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.76/1,944 = 719.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.76x = 1,944 × 719.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.76x = 1,397,813.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,813.76/1,295.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.76

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