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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.36, 2,579.18 and 1,030.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.36, 2,579.18 and 1,030.73 is: 1,546.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.36 : 2,579.18 = 1,030.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.36/2,579.18 = 1,030.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.36x = 2,579.18 × 1,030.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.36x = 2,658,420.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,658,420.15/1,719.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.17

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