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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.89, 2,114.84 and 678.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.89, 2,114.84 and 678.92 is: 1,017.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.89 : 2,114.84 = 678.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.89/2,114.84 = 678.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.89x = 2,114.84 × 678.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.89x = 1,435,793.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,793.20/1,410.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.65

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