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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.26, 1,399.41 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.26, 1,399.41 and 572.00 is: 789.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.26 : 1,399.41 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.26/1,399.41 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.26x = 1,399.41 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.26x = 800,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,455.52/1,014.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.21

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