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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.24, 1,399.32 and 572.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.24, 1,399.32 and 572.03 is: 789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.24 : 1,399.32 = 572.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.24/1,399.32 = 572.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.24x = 1,399.32 × 572.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.24x = 800,446.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,446.02/1,014.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.21

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