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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.04, 1,399.36 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.04, 1,399.36 and 571.98 is: 789.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.04 : 1,399.36 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.04/1,399.36 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.04x = 1,399.36 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.04x = 800,405.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,405.93/1,014.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.32

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