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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.29, 1,399.68 and 572.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.29, 1,399.68 and 572.18 is: 789.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.29 : 1,399.68 = 572.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.29/1,399.68 = 572.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.29x = 1,399.68 × 572.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.29x = 800,861.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,861.90/1,014.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.58

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