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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.52, 2,121.71 and 684.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.52, 2,121.71 and 684.56 is: 1,025.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.52 : 2,121.71 = 684.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.52/2,121.71 = 684.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.52x = 2,121.71 × 684.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.52x = 1,452,439.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,439.68/1,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.36

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