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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.47, 1,400.00 and 660.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.47, 1,400.00 and 660.57 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.47 : 1,400.00 = 660.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.47/1,400.00 = 660.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.47x = 1,400.00 × 660.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.47x = 924,794.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,794.70/1,014.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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