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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.58, 2,373.61 and 1,056.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.58, 2,373.61 and 1,056.49 is: 1,458.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.58 : 2,373.61 = 1,056.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.58/2,373.61 = 1,056.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.58x = 2,373.61 × 1,056.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.58x = 2,507,683.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,683.36/1,719.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.32

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