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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,759.98, 2,638.88 and 719.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,759.98, 2,638.88 and 719.14 is: 1,078.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,759.98 : 2,638.88 = 719.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,759.98/2,638.88 = 719.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,759.98x = 2,638.88 × 719.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,759.98x = 1,897,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,724.16/1,759.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.26

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