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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.78, 2,117.67 and 681.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.78, 2,117.67 and 681.22 is: 1,021.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.78 : 2,117.67 = 681.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.78/2,117.67 = 681.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.78x = 2,117.67 × 681.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.78x = 1,442,599.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,599.16/1,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.83

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