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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.87, 1,399.14 and 548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.87, 1,399.14 and 548.12 is: 756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.87 : 1,399.14 = 548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.87/1,399.14 = 548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.87x = 1,399.14 × 548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.87x = 766,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,900.46/1,013.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.41

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