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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.01, 1,399.44 and 572.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.01, 1,399.44 and 572.05 is: 789.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.01 : 1,399.44 = 572.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.01/1,399.44 = 572.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.01x = 1,399.44 × 572.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.01x = 800,549.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,549.65/1,014.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.49

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