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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.44, 2,373.86 and 1,131

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.44, 2,373.86 and 1,131 is: 1,561.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.44 : 2,373.86 = 1,131 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.44/2,373.86 = 1,131/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.44x = 2,373.86 × 1,131
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.44x = 2,684,835.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,684,835.66/1,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.46

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