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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.66, 2,328.07 and 719.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.66, 2,328.07 and 719.13 is: 1,078.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.66 : 2,328.07 = 719.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.66/2,328.07 = 719.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.66x = 2,328.07 × 719.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.66x = 1,674,173.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,173.34/1,551.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.96

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