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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.09, 1,400.13 and 683.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.09, 1,400.13 and 683.07 is: 943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.09 : 1,400.13 = 683.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.09/1,400.13 = 683.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.09x = 1,400.13 × 683.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.09x = 956,386.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,386.80/1,014.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.10

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