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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.32, 2,372.56 and 1,011.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.32, 2,372.56 and 1,011.29 is: 1,395.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.32 : 2,372.56 = 1,011.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.32/2,372.56 = 1,011.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.32x = 2,372.56 × 1,011.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.32x = 2,399,352.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399,352.13/1,719.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.52

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