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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,719.99, 2,580.08 and 746.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,719.99, 2,580.08 and 746.16 is: 1,119.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,719.99 : 2,580.08 = 746.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,719.99/2,580.08 = 746.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,719.99x = 2,580.08 × 746.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,719.99x = 1,925,148.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,925,148.76/1,719.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.28

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