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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.05, 2,120.86 and 683.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.05, 2,120.86 and 683.43 is: 1,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.05 : 2,120.86 = 683.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.05/2,120.86 = 683.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.05x = 2,120.86 × 683.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.05x = 1,449,459.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,459.35/1,414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.04

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