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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.79, 2,121.08 and 674.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.79, 2,121.08 and 674.01 is: 1,010.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.79 : 2,121.08 = 674.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.79/2,121.08 = 674.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.79x = 2,121.08 × 674.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.79x = 1,429,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,429,625.76/1,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,010.49

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