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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.87, 1,399.09 and 766.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.87, 1,399.09 and 766.47 is: 1,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.87 : 1,399.09 = 766.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.87/1,399.09 = 766.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.87x = 1,399.09 × 766.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.87x = 1,072,360.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,360.51/1,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.65

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