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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.26, 2,374.51 and 1,162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.26, 2,374.51 and 1,162.03 is: 1,604.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.26 : 2,374.51 = 1,162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.26/2,374.51 = 1,162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.26x = 2,374.51 × 1,162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.26x = 2,759,251.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759,251.86/1,719.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,604.91

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