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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.74 and 594.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.44, 1,399.74 and 594.77 is: 820.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.44 : 1,399.74 = 594.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.44/1,399.74 = 594.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.44x = 1,399.74 × 594.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.44x = 832,523.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,523.36/1,014.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.67

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