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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.70, 2,121.15 and 683.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.70, 2,121.15 and 683.70 is: 1,024.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.70 : 2,121.15 = 683.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.70/2,121.15 = 683.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.70x = 2,121.15 × 683.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.70x = 1,450,230.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,230.26/1,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,024.39

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