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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.04, 1,399.42 and 665.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.04, 1,399.42 and 665.40 is: 918.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.04 : 1,399.42 = 665.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.04/1,399.42 = 665.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.04x = 1,399.42 × 665.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.04x = 931,174.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,174.07/1,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.28

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