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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.91, 2,117.43 and 672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.91, 2,117.43 and 672.40 is: 1,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.91 : 2,117.43 = 672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.91/2,117.43 = 672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.91x = 2,117.43 × 672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.91x = 1,423,759.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,423,759.93/1,412.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.68

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