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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.78, 2,114.67 and 679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.78, 2,114.67 and 679.22 is: 1,018.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.78 : 2,114.67 = 679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.78/2,114.67 = 679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.78x = 2,114.67 × 679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.78x = 1,436,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,326.16/1,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.83

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