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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.34, 1,399.76 and 572.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.34, 1,399.76 and 572.20 is: 789.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.34 : 1,399.76 = 572.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.34/1,399.76 = 572.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.34x = 1,399.76 × 572.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.34x = 800,942.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,942.67/1,014.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.62

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