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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.08, 2,067.81 and 684.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.08, 2,067.81 and 684.91 is: 1,026.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.08 : 2,067.81 = 684.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.08/2,067.81 = 684.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.08x = 2,067.81 × 684.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.08x = 1,416,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,263.75/1,379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.96

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