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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014, 1,399.68 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014, 1,399.68 and 703.68 is: 971.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014 : 1,399.68 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014/1,399.68 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014x = 1,399.68 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014x = 984,926.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,926.82/1,014
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.33

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