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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.46, 2,127.61 and 688.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.46, 2,127.61 and 688.50 is: 1,031.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.46 : 2,127.61 = 688.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.46/2,127.61 = 688.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.46x = 2,127.61 × 688.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.46x = 1,464,860.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,860.35/1,420.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,031.26

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