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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.38, 1,399.78 and 616.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.38, 1,399.78 and 616.13 is: 850.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.38 : 1,399.78 = 616.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.38/1,399.78 = 616.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.38x = 1,399.78 × 616.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.38x = 862,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,446.45/1,014.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.22

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