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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,377.53, 2,065.75 and 719.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,377.53, 2,065.75 and 719.21 is: 1,078.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,377.53 : 2,065.75 = 719.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,377.53/2,065.75 = 719.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,377.53x = 2,065.75 × 719.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,377.53x = 1,485,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,485,708.06/1,377.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.53

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