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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.72, 2,117.82 and 681.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.72, 2,117.82 and 681.28 is: 1,022.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.72 : 2,117.82 = 681.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.72/2,117.82 = 681.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.72x = 2,117.82 × 681.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.72x = 1,442,828.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,828.41/1,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.04

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