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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.17, 1,399.74 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.17, 1,399.74 and 572.18 is: 789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.17 : 1,399.74 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.17/1,399.74 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.17x = 1,399.74 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.17x = 800,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,903.23/1,014.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.71

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