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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.80, 2,579.92 and 679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.80, 2,579.92 and 679.76 is: 1,019.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.80 : 2,579.92 = 679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.80/2,579.92 = 679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.80x = 2,579.92 × 679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.80x = 1,753,726.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,753,726.42/1,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.73

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