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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.53, 2,372.21 and 1,246.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.53, 2,372.21 and 1,246.25 is: 1,719.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.53 : 2,372.21 = 1,246.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.53/2,372.21 = 1,246.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.53x = 2,372.21 × 1,246.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.53x = 2,956,364.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,956,364.58/1,719.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.29

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