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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.14, 1,520.40 and 437.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.14, 1,520.40 and 437.42 is: 655.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.14 : 1,520.40 = 437.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.14/1,520.40 = 437.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.14x = 1,520.40 × 437.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.14x = 665,053.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,053.37/1,014.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.78

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