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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.53, 1,399.58 and 734.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.53, 1,399.58 and 734.32 is: 1,013.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.53 : 1,399.58 = 734.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.53/1,399.58 = 734.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.53x = 1,399.58 × 734.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.53x = 1,027,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,732.54/1,014.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.02

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