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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.59, 2,578.60 and 939.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.59, 2,578.60 and 939.86 is: 1,409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.59 : 2,578.60 = 939.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.59/2,578.60 = 939.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.59x = 2,578.60 × 939.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.59x = 2,423,505.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,505.40/1,719.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.35

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