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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.50, 2,113.58 and 679.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.50, 2,113.58 and 679.07 is: 1,017.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.50 : 2,113.58 = 679.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.50/2,113.58 = 679.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.50x = 2,113.58 × 679.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.50x = 1,435,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,275.75/1,410.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.56

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