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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,745, 2,618.70 and 719

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,745, 2,618.70 and 719 is: 1,078.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,745 : 2,618.70 = 719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,745/2,618.70 = 719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,745x = 2,618.70 × 719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,745x = 1,882,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,845.30/1,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.99

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