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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.76, 2,125.42 and 687.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.76, 2,125.42 and 687.84 is: 1,031.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.76 : 2,125.42 = 687.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.76/2,125.42 = 687.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.76x = 2,125.42 × 687.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.76x = 1,461,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,948.89/1,417.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.17

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