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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.42, 1,399.87 and 572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.42, 1,399.87 and 572.29 is: 789.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.42 : 1,399.87 = 572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.42/1,399.87 = 572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.42x = 1,399.87 × 572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.42x = 801,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,128.74/1,014.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.74

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