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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.14, 1,404.86 and 663.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.14, 1,404.86 and 663.97 is: 916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.14 : 1,404.86 = 663.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.14/1,404.86 = 663.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.14x = 1,404.86 × 663.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.14x = 932,789.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,789.14/1,018.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.17

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