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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.35, 2,119.25 and 682.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.35, 2,119.25 and 682.55 is: 1,024.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.35 : 2,119.25 = 682.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.35/2,119.25 = 682.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.35x = 2,119.25 × 682.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.35x = 1,446,490.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,490.67/1,412.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.17

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