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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.88, 2,119.89 and 682.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.88, 2,119.89 and 682.76 is: 1,023.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.88 : 2,119.89 = 682.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.88/2,119.89 = 682.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.88x = 2,119.89 × 682.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.88x = 1,447,376.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,376.10/1,413.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.69

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