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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.01, 1,398.62 and 621.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.01, 1,398.62 and 621.22 is: 856.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.01 : 1,398.62 = 621.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.01/1,398.62 = 621.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.01x = 1,398.62 × 621.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.01x = 868,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,847.61/1,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.85

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