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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.72, 1,401.48 and 666.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.72, 1,401.48 and 666.96 is: 921.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.72 : 1,401.48 = 666.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.72/1,401.48 = 666.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.72x = 1,401.48 × 666.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.72x = 934,731.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,731.10/1,014.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.17

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