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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.70, 2,114.62 and 679.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.70, 2,114.62 and 679.87 is: 1,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.70 : 2,114.62 = 679.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.70/2,114.62 = 679.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.70x = 2,114.62 × 679.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.70x = 1,437,666.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,666.70/1,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.12

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