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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.68, 1,522.14 and 934.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.68, 1,522.14 and 934.52 is: 1,401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.68 : 1,522.14 = 934.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.68/1,522.14 = 934.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.68x = 1,522.14 × 934.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.68x = 1,422,470.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,422,470.27/1,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,401.89

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