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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.30, 2,577.80 and 794.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.30, 2,577.80 and 794.35 is: 1,190.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.30 : 2,577.80 = 794.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.30/2,577.80 = 794.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.30x = 2,577.80 × 794.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.30x = 2,047,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,680.64/1,719.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.99

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