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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.45, 2,579.40 and 795.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.45, 2,579.40 and 795.21 is: 1,192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.45 : 2,579.40 = 795.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.45/2,579.40 = 795.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.45x = 2,579.40 × 795.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.45x = 2,051,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,051,164.67/1,719.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.92

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