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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.57, 2,579.24 and 853.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.57, 2,579.24 and 853.89 is: 1,280.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.57 : 2,579.24 = 853.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.57/2,579.24 = 853.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.57x = 2,579.24 × 853.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.57x = 2,202,382.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,202,382.97/1,719.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.78

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