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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.33, 2,127.24 and 687.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.33, 2,127.24 and 687.45 is: 1,031.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.33 : 2,127.24 = 687.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.33/2,127.24 = 687.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.33x = 2,127.24 × 687.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.33x = 1,462,371.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,371.14/1,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.78

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