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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.05, 2,175.80 and 719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.05, 2,175.80 and 719.73 is: 1,079.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.05 : 2,175.80 = 719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.05/2,175.80 = 719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.05x = 2,175.80 × 719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.05x = 1,565,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,984.94/1,451.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.21

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