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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.42, 2,580.19 and 679.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.42, 2,580.19 and 679.24 is: 1,019.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.42 : 2,580.19 = 679.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.42/2,580.19 = 679.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.42x = 2,580.19 × 679.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.42x = 1,752,569.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,569.78/1,719.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.28

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