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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.87, 1,400.54 and 621.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.87, 1,400.54 and 621.75 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.87 : 1,400.54 = 621.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.87/1,400.54 = 621.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.87x = 1,400.54 × 621.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.87x = 870,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,782.64/1,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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