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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.40, 2,127.53 and 688.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.40, 2,127.53 and 688.45 is: 1,031.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.40 : 2,127.53 = 688.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.40/2,127.53 = 688.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.40x = 2,127.53 × 688.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.40x = 1,464,698.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,698.03/1,420.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.19

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