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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,400.40 and 682.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,400.40 and 682.74 is: 942.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,400.40 = 682.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,400.40 = 682.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,400.40 × 682.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 956,109.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,109.10/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.50

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