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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,758.53, 2,638.92 and 719.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,758.53, 2,638.92 and 719.39 is: 1,079.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,758.53 : 2,638.92 = 719.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,758.53/2,638.92 = 719.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,758.53x = 2,638.92 × 719.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,758.53x = 1,898,412.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,412.66/1,758.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.55

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