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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.74, 2,372.67 and 1,055.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.74, 2,372.67 and 1,055.90 is: 1,456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.74 : 2,372.67 = 1,055.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.74/2,372.67 = 1,055.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.74x = 2,372.67 × 1,055.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.74x = 2,505,290.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,505,290.39/1,719.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.79

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