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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.81, 2,372.13 and 1,055.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.81, 2,372.13 and 1,055.79 is: 1,456.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.81 : 2,372.13 = 1,055.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.81/2,372.13 = 1,055.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.81x = 2,372.13 × 1,055.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.81x = 2,504,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,504,471.13/1,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,456.25

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