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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.99, 2,462.22 and 719.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.99, 2,462.22 and 719.32 is: 1,077.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.99 : 2,462.22 = 719.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.99/2,462.22 = 719.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.99x = 2,462.22 × 719.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.99x = 1,771,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,771,117.93/1,642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.99

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