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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.76, 2,373.14 and 1,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.76, 2,373.14 and 1,011.63 is: 1,395.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.76 : 2,373.14 = 1,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.76/2,373.14 = 1,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.76x = 2,373.14 × 1,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.76x = 2,400,734.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,400,734.56/1,719.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.97

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