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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.73, 2,467.14 and 719.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.73, 2,467.14 and 719.81 is: 1,079.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.73 : 2,467.14 = 719.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.73/2,467.14 = 719.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.73x = 2,467.14 × 719.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.73x = 1,775,872.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775,872.04/1,644.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.73

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