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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.40, 1,414.02 and 946.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.40, 1,414.02 and 946.44 is: 1,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.40 : 1,414.02 = 946.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.40/1,414.02 = 946.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.40x = 1,414.02 × 946.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.40x = 1,338,285.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,285.09/1,019.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.82

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