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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.30 and 548.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.30 and 548.96 is: 757.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.71 : 1,400.30 = 548.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.71/1,400.30 = 548.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.71x = 1,400.30 × 548.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.71x = 768,698.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,698.94/1,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.56

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