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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.79, 2,120.31 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.79, 2,120.31 and 683.01 is: 1,022.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.79 : 2,120.31 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.79/2,120.31 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.79x = 2,120.31 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.79x = 1,448,192.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,192.93/1,415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.89

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