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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.44, 2,119.80 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.44, 2,119.80 and 683.01 is: 1,023.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.44 : 2,119.80 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.44/2,119.80 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.44x = 2,119.80 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.44x = 1,447,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,844.60/1,414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.62

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