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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,706.63, 2,557.94 and 719.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,706.63, 2,557.94 and 719.23 is: 1,078.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,706.63 : 2,557.94 = 719.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,706.63/2,557.94 = 719.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,706.63x = 2,557.94 × 719.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,706.63x = 1,839,750.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,750.59/1,706.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.00

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