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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.71, 2,115.15 and 679.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.71, 2,115.15 and 679.74 is: 1,018.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.71 : 2,115.15 = 679.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.71/2,115.15 = 679.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.71x = 2,115.15 × 679.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.71x = 1,437,752.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,752.06/1,411.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.45

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