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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.34, 1,398.99 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.34, 1,398.99 and 664.96 is: 917.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.34 : 1,398.99 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.34/1,398.99 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.34x = 1,398.99 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.34x = 930,272.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,272.39/1,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.12

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