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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,400.02 and 641.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,400.02 and 641.39 is: 885.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,400.02 = 641.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,400.02 = 641.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,400.02 × 641.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 897,950.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,950.22/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.17

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