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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.81, 2,578.41 and 854.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.81, 2,578.41 and 854.73 is: 1,281.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.81 : 2,578.41 = 854.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.81/2,578.41 = 854.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.81x = 2,578.41 × 854.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.81x = 2,203,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,844.38/1,719.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.45

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