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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.34, 2,118.68 and 681.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.34, 2,118.68 and 681.74 is: 1,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.34 : 2,118.68 = 681.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.34/2,118.68 = 681.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.34x = 2,118.68 × 681.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.34x = 1,444,388.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,388.90/1,414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.25

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