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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.10, 1,399.44 and 572.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.10, 1,399.44 and 572.02 is: 789.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.10 : 1,399.44 = 572.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.10/1,399.44 = 572.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.10x = 1,399.44 × 572.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.10x = 800,507.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,507.67/1,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.38

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