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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.60, 1,399.44 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.60, 1,399.44 and 621.33 is: 857.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.60 : 1,399.44 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.60/1,399.44 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.60x = 1,399.44 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.60x = 869,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,514.06/1,014.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.00

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