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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.40, 2,371.40 and 1,130.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.40, 2,371.40 and 1,130.54 is: 1,559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.40 : 2,371.40 = 1,130.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.40/2,371.40 = 1,130.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.40x = 2,371.40 × 1,130.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.40x = 2,680,962.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,680,962.56/1,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.24

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