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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.19, 2,117.33 and 680.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.19, 2,117.33 and 680.71 is: 1,021.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.19 : 2,117.33 = 680.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.19/2,117.33 = 680.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.19x = 2,117.33 × 680.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.19x = 1,441,273.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,273.71/1,411.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.32

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