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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.07, 1,397.37 and 733.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.07, 1,397.37 and 733.81 is: 1,011.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.07 : 1,397.37 = 733.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.07/1,397.37 = 733.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.07x = 1,397.37 × 733.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.07x = 1,025,404.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,404.08/1,014.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.18

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