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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.39, 2,115.59 and 679.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.39, 2,115.59 and 679.42 is: 1,018.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.39 : 2,115.59 = 679.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.39/2,115.59 = 679.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.39x = 2,115.59 × 679.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.39x = 1,437,360.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,360.18/1,411.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.40

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