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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.02, 1,399.35 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.02, 1,399.35 and 571.92 is: 789.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.02 : 1,399.35 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.02/1,399.35 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.02x = 1,399.35 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.02x = 800,316.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,316.25/1,014.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.25

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