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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.75, 2,126.63 and 687.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.75, 2,126.63 and 687.43 is: 1,031.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.75 : 2,126.63 = 687.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.75/2,126.63 = 687.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.75x = 2,126.63 × 687.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.75x = 1,461,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,914.79/1,417.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.15

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