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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.69, 1,400.27 and 548.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.69, 1,400.27 and 548.94 is: 757.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.69 : 1,400.27 = 548.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.69/1,400.27 = 548.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.69x = 1,400.27 × 548.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.69x = 768,664.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,664.21/1,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.54

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