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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.58, 2,128.08 and 688.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.58, 2,128.08 and 688.12 is: 1,031.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.58 : 2,128.08 = 688.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.58/2,128.08 = 688.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.58x = 2,128.08 × 688.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.58x = 1,464,374.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,374.41/1,419.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.55

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