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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.48, 1,629.44 and 1,014.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.48, 1,629.44 and 1,014.64 is: 1,399.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.48 : 1,629.44 = 1,014.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.48/1,629.44 = 1,014.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.48x = 1,629.44 × 1,014.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.48x = 1,653,295.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,295.00/1,181.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,399.34

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