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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.44, 2,579.80 and 795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.44, 2,579.80 and 795.44 is: 1,193.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.44 : 2,579.80 = 795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.44/2,579.80 = 795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.44x = 2,579.80 × 795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.44x = 2,052,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,052,076.11/1,719.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.46

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