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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.88, 2,372.22 and 1,057.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.88, 2,372.22 and 1,057.11 is: 1,458.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.88 : 2,372.22 = 1,057.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.88/2,372.22 = 1,057.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.88x = 2,372.22 × 1,057.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.88x = 2,507,685.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,507,685.62/1,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,458.06

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