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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.67, 2,118.80 and 682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.67, 2,118.80 and 682.05 is: 1,022.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.67 : 2,118.80 = 682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.67/2,118.80 = 682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.67x = 2,118.80 × 682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.67x = 1,445,127.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,127.54/1,412.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.98

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