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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.75, 1,400.63 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.75, 1,400.63 and 665.91 is: 919.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.75 : 1,400.63 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.75/1,400.63 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.75x = 1,400.63 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.75x = 932,690.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,690.19/1,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.13

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