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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.04, 2,122.36 and 684.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.04, 2,122.36 and 684.42 is: 1,026.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.04 : 2,122.36 = 684.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.04/2,122.36 = 684.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.04x = 2,122.36 × 684.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.04x = 1,452,585.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,585.63/1,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.53

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