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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.21, 1,399.91 and 594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.21, 1,399.91 and 594.65 is: 820.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.21 : 1,399.91 = 594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.21/1,399.91 = 594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.21x = 1,399.91 × 594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.21x = 832,456.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,456.48/1,014.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.79

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