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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.16, 1,399.55 and 594.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.16, 1,399.55 and 594.75 is: 820.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.16 : 1,399.55 = 594.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.16/1,399.55 = 594.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.16x = 1,399.55 × 594.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.16x = 832,382.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,382.36/1,014.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.76

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