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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.16, 2,579.28 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.16, 2,579.28 and 564.64 is: 847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.16 : 2,579.28 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.16/2,579.28 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.16x = 2,579.28 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.16x = 1,456,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,456,364.66/1,719.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.14

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