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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417.79, 2,127.11 and 687.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417.79, 2,127.11 and 687.39 is: 1,031.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417.79 : 2,127.11 = 687.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417.79/2,127.11 = 687.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417.79x = 2,127.11 × 687.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417.79x = 1,462,154.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,154.14/1,417.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.29

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