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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.26, 2,372.44 and 1,011.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.26, 2,372.44 and 1,011.13 is: 1,395.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.26 : 2,372.44 = 1,011.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.26/2,372.44 = 1,011.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.26x = 2,372.44 × 1,011.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.26x = 2,398,845.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,845.26/1,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.28

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