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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.03, 1,398.66 and 621.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.03, 1,398.66 and 621.27 is: 856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.03 : 1,398.66 = 621.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.03/1,398.66 = 621.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.03x = 1,398.66 × 621.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.03x = 868,945.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,945.50/1,014.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.92

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