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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.59, 1,399.34 and 665.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.59, 1,399.34 and 665.21 is: 917.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.59 : 1,399.34 = 665.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.59/1,399.34 = 665.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.59x = 1,399.34 × 665.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.59x = 930,851.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,851.64/1,014.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.47

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