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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.29, 1,399.79 and 621.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.29, 1,399.79 and 621.26 is: 857.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.29 : 1,399.79 = 621.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.29/1,399.79 = 621.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.29x = 1,399.79 × 621.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.29x = 869,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,630.43/1,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.38

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