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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.56, 1,400.48 and 682.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.56, 1,400.48 and 682.88 is: 942.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.56 : 1,400.48 = 682.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.56/1,400.48 = 682.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.56x = 1,400.48 × 682.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.56x = 956,359.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,359.78/1,014.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.64

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