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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.64, 1,521.13 and 649.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.64, 1,521.13 and 649.33 is: 973.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.64 : 1,521.13 = 649.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.64/1,521.13 = 649.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.64x = 1,521.13 × 649.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.64x = 987,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,715.34/1,014.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.46

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