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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.63, 1,400.18 and 548.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.63, 1,400.18 and 548.88 is: 757.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.63 : 1,400.18 = 548.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.63/1,400.18 = 548.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.63x = 1,400.18 × 548.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.63x = 768,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,530.80/1,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.45

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