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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.08, 2,053.80 and 719.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.08, 2,053.80 and 719.85 is: 1,079.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.08 : 2,053.80 = 719.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.08/2,053.80 = 719.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.08x = 2,053.80 × 719.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.08x = 1,478,427.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,427.93/1,369.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.87

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