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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.20, 2,371.44 and 1,055.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.20, 2,371.44 and 1,055.80 is: 1,456.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.20 : 2,371.44 = 1,055.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.20/2,371.44 = 1,055.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.20x = 2,371.44 × 1,055.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.20x = 2,503,766.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,766.35/1,719.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.36

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