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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.16, 1,400.70 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.16, 1,400.70 and 682 is: 941.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.16 : 1,400.70 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.16/1,400.70 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.16x = 1,400.70 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.16x = 955,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,277.40/1,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.94

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