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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.99, 1,955.45 and 719.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.99, 1,955.45 and 719.49 is: 1,078.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.99 : 1,955.45 = 719.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.99/1,955.45 = 719.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.99x = 1,955.45 × 719.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.99x = 1,406,926.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,926.72/1,304.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.11

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