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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.52, 2,370.45 and 1,055.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.52, 2,370.45 and 1,055.95 is: 1,455.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.52 : 2,370.45 = 1,055.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.52/2,370.45 = 1,055.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.52x = 2,370.45 × 1,055.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.52x = 2,503,076.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,503,076.68/1,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.68

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