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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.52, 1,400.24 and 665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.52, 1,400.24 and 665.20 is: 918.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.52 : 1,400.24 = 665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.52/1,400.24 = 665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.52x = 1,400.24 × 665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.52x = 931,439.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,439.65/1,014.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.11

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