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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.30, 2,122.91 and 684.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.30, 2,122.91 and 684.87 is: 1,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.30 : 2,122.91 = 684.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.30/2,122.91 = 684.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.30x = 2,122.91 × 684.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.30x = 1,453,917.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,917.37/1,416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.56

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