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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.85, 1,401.47 and 666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.85, 1,401.47 and 666.55 is: 920.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.85 : 1,401.47 = 666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.85/1,401.47 = 666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.85x = 1,401.47 × 666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.85x = 934,146.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,146.50/1,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.48

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