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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.20, 2,122.44 and 684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.20, 2,122.44 and 684.44 is: 1,025.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.20 : 2,122.44 = 684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.20/2,122.44 = 684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.20x = 2,122.44 × 684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.20x = 1,452,682.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,682.83/1,416.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.76

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