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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.68, 2,116.33 and 679.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.68, 2,116.33 and 679.86 is: 1,019.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.68 : 2,116.33 = 679.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.68/2,116.33 = 679.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.68x = 2,116.33 × 679.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.68x = 1,438,806.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,806.41/1,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.94

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