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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.30, 2,122.74 and 684.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.30, 2,122.74 and 684.68 is: 1,026.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.30 : 2,122.74 = 684.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.30/2,122.74 = 684.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.30x = 2,122.74 × 684.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.30x = 1,453,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,387.01/1,415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.91

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