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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.40, 2,579.12 and 1,065.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.40, 2,579.12 and 1,065.46 is: 1,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.40 : 2,579.12 = 1,065.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.40/2,579.12 = 1,065.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.40x = 2,579.12 × 1,065.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.40x = 2,747,949.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747,949.20/1,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.20

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