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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.68, 2,114.97 and 679.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.68, 2,114.97 and 679.32 is: 1,019.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.68 : 2,114.97 = 679.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.68/2,114.97 = 679.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.68x = 2,114.97 × 679.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.68x = 1,436,741.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,741.42/1,409.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.20

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