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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.70, 1,400.90 and 683.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.70, 1,400.90 and 683.41 is: 943.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.70 : 1,400.90 = 683.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.70/1,400.90 = 683.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.70x = 1,400.90 × 683.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.70x = 957,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,389.07/1,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.52

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