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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.79, 2,373.36 and 1,057.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.79, 2,373.36 and 1,057.03 is: 1,458.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.79 : 2,373.36 = 1,057.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.79/2,373.36 = 1,057.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.79x = 2,373.36 × 1,057.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.79x = 2,508,712.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,508,712.72/1,719.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.73

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