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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.39, 1,399.78 and 572.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.39, 1,399.78 and 572.33 is: 789.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.39 : 1,399.78 = 572.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.39/1,399.78 = 572.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.39x = 1,399.78 × 572.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.39x = 801,140.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,140.30/1,014.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.78

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