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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.74, 2,114.89 and 679.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.74, 2,114.89 and 679.31 is: 1,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.74 : 2,114.89 = 679.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.74/2,114.89 = 679.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.74x = 2,114.89 × 679.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.74x = 1,436,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,665.93/1,410.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.38

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