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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.79, 2,174.31 and 719.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.79, 2,174.31 and 719.01 is: 1,076.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.79 : 2,174.31 = 719.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.79/2,174.31 = 719.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.79x = 2,174.31 × 719.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.79x = 1,563,350.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,350.63/1,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.84

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