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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719, 2,372.22 and 1,055.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719, 2,372.22 and 1,055.84 is: 1,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719 : 2,372.22 = 1,055.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719/2,372.22 = 1,055.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719x = 2,372.22 × 1,055.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719x = 2,504,672.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,672.90/1,719
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.05

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