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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.34, 2,372.88 and 1,020.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.34, 2,372.88 and 1,020.76 is: 1,408.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.34 : 2,372.88 = 1,020.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.34/2,372.88 = 1,020.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.34x = 2,372.88 × 1,020.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.34x = 2,422,140.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,422,140.99/1,719.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,408.76

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