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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.05, 2,578.70 and 852.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.05, 2,578.70 and 852.89 is: 1,279.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.05 : 2,578.70 = 852.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.05/2,578.70 = 852.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.05x = 2,578.70 × 852.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.05x = 2,199,336.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,199,336.68/1,719.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,279.39

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