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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.56, 2,120.14 and 719.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.56, 2,120.14 and 719.72 is: 1,080.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.56 : 2,120.14 = 719.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.56/2,120.14 = 719.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.56x = 2,120.14 × 719.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.56x = 1,525,901.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,901.36/1,412.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,080.24

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