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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.87, 2,122.76 and 684.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.87, 2,122.76 and 684.05 is: 1,026.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.87 : 2,122.76 = 684.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.87/2,122.76 = 684.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.87x = 2,122.76 × 684.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.87x = 1,452,061.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,061.23/1,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.29

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