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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.56, 1,400.19 and 641.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.56, 1,400.19 and 641.56 is: 885.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.56 : 1,400.19 = 641.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.56/1,400.19 = 641.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.56x = 1,400.19 × 641.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.56x = 898,298.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,298.90/1,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.41

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