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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.86, 2,072.08 and 678.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.86, 2,072.08 and 678.98 is: 1,018.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.86 : 2,072.08 = 678.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.86/2,072.08 = 678.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.86x = 2,072.08 × 678.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.86x = 1,406,906.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,406,906.91/1,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.13

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