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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.69, 1,398.54 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.69, 1,398.54 and 683.01 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.69 : 1,398.54 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.69/1,398.54 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.69x = 1,398.54 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.69x = 955,216.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,216.81/1,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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