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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.33, 2,114.31 and 679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.33, 2,114.31 and 679.52 is: 1,019.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.33 : 2,114.31 = 679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.33/2,114.31 = 679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.33x = 2,114.31 × 679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.33x = 1,436,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,715.93/1,409.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.43

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