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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.06, 1,399.41 and 571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.06, 1,399.41 and 571.96 is: 789.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.06 : 1,399.41 = 571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.06/1,399.41 = 571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.06x = 1,399.41 × 571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.06x = 800,403.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,403.68/1,014.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.31

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