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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.64, 1,400.03 and 621.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.64, 1,400.03 and 621.79 is: 857.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.64 : 1,400.03 = 621.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.64/1,400.03 = 621.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.64x = 1,400.03 × 621.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.64x = 870,521.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,521.54/1,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.96

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