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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.90, 1,401.15 and 666.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.90, 1,401.15 and 666.19 is: 919.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.90 : 1,401.15 = 666.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.90/1,401.15 = 666.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.90x = 1,401.15 × 666.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.90x = 933,436.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,436.37/1,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.74

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