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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.72, 1,399.20 and 804.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.72, 1,399.20 and 804.54 is: 1,109.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.72 : 1,399.20 = 804.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.72/1,399.20 = 804.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.72x = 1,399.20 × 804.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.72x = 1,125,712.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,712.37/1,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.38

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