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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.90 and 666.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.90 and 666.01 is: 919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.71 : 1,400.90 = 666.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.71/1,400.90 = 666.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.71x = 1,400.90 × 666.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.71x = 933,006.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,006.58/1,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.48

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