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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.01, 1,399.20 and 594.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.01, 1,399.20 and 594.34 is: 820.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.01 : 1,399.20 = 594.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.01/1,399.20 = 594.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.01x = 1,399.20 × 594.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.01x = 831,600.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,600.53/1,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.11

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