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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.93, 2,576.23 and 841.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.93, 2,576.23 and 841.08 is: 1,259.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.93 : 2,576.23 = 841.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.93/2,576.23 = 841.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.93x = 2,576.23 × 841.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.93x = 2,166,815.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,815.53/1,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.83

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