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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.04, 2,127.12 and 688

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.04, 2,127.12 and 688 is: 1,031.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.04 : 2,127.12 = 688 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.04/2,127.12 = 688/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.04x = 2,127.12 × 688
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.04x = 1,463,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463,458.56/1,419.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.30

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