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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.12, 1,399.49 and 641.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.12, 1,399.49 and 641.26 is: 884.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.12 : 1,399.49 = 641.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.12/1,399.49 = 641.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.12x = 1,399.49 × 641.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.12x = 897,436.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,436.96/1,014.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.94

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