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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.37, 1,399.07 and 804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.37, 1,399.07 and 804.18 is: 1,109.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.37 : 1,399.07 = 804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.37/1,399.07 = 804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.37x = 1,399.07 × 804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.37x = 1,125,103.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,103.50/1,014.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.16

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