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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.80, 2,117.97 and 682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.80, 2,117.97 and 682.90 is: 1,023.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.80 : 2,117.97 = 682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.80/2,117.97 = 682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.80x = 2,117.97 × 682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.80x = 1,446,356.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,446,356.42/1,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.75

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