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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.18, 1,399.62 and 572.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.18, 1,399.62 and 572.12 is: 789.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.18 : 1,399.62 = 572.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.18/1,399.62 = 572.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.18x = 1,399.62 × 572.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.18x = 800,750.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,750.99/1,014.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.56

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