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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.93 and 548.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.93 and 548.69 is: 757.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,399.93 = 548.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,399.93 = 548.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,399.93 × 548.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 768,124.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,124.85/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.19

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