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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.15, 1,399.68 and 735.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.15, 1,399.68 and 735.32 is: 1,014.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.15 : 1,399.68 = 735.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.15/1,399.68 = 735.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.15x = 1,399.68 × 735.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.15x = 1,029,205.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,205.70/1,014.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.85

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