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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.22, 1,399.92 and 594.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.22, 1,399.92 and 594.68 is: 820.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.22 : 1,399.92 = 594.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.22/1,399.92 = 594.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.22x = 1,399.92 × 594.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.22x = 832,504.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,504.43/1,014.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.83

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