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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.32, 2,119.40 and 683.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.32, 2,119.40 and 683.04 is: 1,023.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.32 : 2,119.40 = 683.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.32/2,119.40 = 683.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.32x = 2,119.40 × 683.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.32x = 1,447,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,634.98/1,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.56

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