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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.18, 2,115.72 and 679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.18, 2,115.72 and 679.80 is: 1,019.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.18 : 2,115.72 = 679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.18/2,115.72 = 679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.18x = 2,115.72 × 679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.18x = 1,438,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,266.46/1,410.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.92

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