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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.48, 2,124.09 and 685.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.48, 2,124.09 and 685.13 is: 1,028.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.48 : 2,124.09 = 685.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.48/2,124.09 = 685.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.48x = 2,124.09 × 685.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.48x = 1,455,267.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,267.16/1,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.11

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