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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413, 2,118.23 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413, 2,118.23 and 719.28 is: 1,078.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413 : 2,118.23 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413/2,118.23 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413x = 2,118.23 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413x = 1,523,600.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,600.47/1,413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.27

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