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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,409.95, 2,114.88 and 679.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,409.95, 2,114.88 and 679.60 is: 1,019.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,409.95 : 2,114.88 = 679.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,409.95/2,114.88 = 679.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,409.95x = 2,114.88 × 679.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,409.95x = 1,437,272.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,272.45/1,409.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.38

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