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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.08, 1,399.43 and 572.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.08, 1,399.43 and 572.13 is: 789.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.08 : 1,399.43 = 572.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.08/1,399.43 = 572.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.08x = 1,399.43 × 572.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.08x = 800,655.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,655.89/1,014.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.54

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