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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,214.26, 1,818.14 and 663.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,214.26, 1,818.14 and 663.86 is: 994.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,214.26 : 1,818.14 = 663.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,214.26/1,818.14 = 663.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,214.26x = 1,818.14 × 663.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,214.26x = 1,206,990.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,990.42/1,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.01

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