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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.90, 2,176.47 and 719.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.90, 2,176.47 and 719.28 is: 1,079.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.90 : 2,176.47 = 719.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.90/2,176.47 = 719.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.90x = 2,176.47 × 719.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.90x = 1,565,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,491.34/1,449.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.72

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