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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.40, 2,580.22 and 950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.40, 2,580.22 and 950.44 is: 1,426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.40 : 2,580.22 = 950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.40/2,580.22 = 950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.40x = 2,580.22 × 950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.40x = 2,452,344.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,344.30/1,719.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.28

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