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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.41, 1,400.08 and 641.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.41, 1,400.08 and 641.20 is: 884.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.41 : 1,400.08 = 641.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.41/1,400.08 = 641.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.41x = 1,400.08 × 641.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.41x = 897,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,726.19/1,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.98

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