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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.46, 2,067.24 and 685.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.46, 2,067.24 and 685.47 is: 1,027.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.46 : 2,067.24 = 685.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.46/2,067.24 = 685.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.46x = 2,067.24 × 685.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.46x = 1,417,031.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,031.00/1,379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.24

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