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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.15, 1,399.23 and 640.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.15, 1,399.23 and 640.82 is: 884.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.15 : 1,399.23 = 640.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.15/1,399.23 = 640.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.15x = 1,399.23 × 640.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.15x = 896,647.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,647.57/1,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.14

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