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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.46, 2,124.46 and 685.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.46, 2,124.46 and 685.30 is: 1,028.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.46 : 2,124.46 = 685.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.46/2,124.46 = 685.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.46x = 2,124.46 × 685.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.46x = 1,455,892.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,892.44/1,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.56

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