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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.37, 1,396.04 and 803.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.37, 1,396.04 and 803.87 is: 1,106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.37 : 1,396.04 = 803.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.37/1,396.04 = 803.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.37x = 1,396.04 × 803.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.37x = 1,122,236.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,236.76/1,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.34

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