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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.19, 1,399.58 and 548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.19, 1,399.58 and 548.44 is: 756.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.19 : 1,399.58 = 548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.19/1,399.58 = 548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.19x = 1,399.58 × 548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.19x = 767,583.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,583.53/1,014.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.85

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