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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.44, 2,638.98 and 719.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.44, 2,638.98 and 719.46 is: 1,079.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.44 : 2,638.98 = 719.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.44/2,638.98 = 719.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.44x = 2,638.98 × 719.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.44x = 1,898,640.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,640.55/1,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,079.12

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