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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418.63, 2,126.42 and 686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418.63, 2,126.42 and 686.59 is: 1,029.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418.63 : 2,126.42 = 686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418.63/2,126.42 = 686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418.63x = 2,126.42 × 686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418.63x = 1,459,969.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,969.96/1,418.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.14

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