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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.48, 1,400.13 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.48, 1,400.13 and 572.49 is: 790.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.48 : 1,400.13 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.48/1,400.13 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.48x = 1,400.13 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.48x = 801,560.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,560.42/1,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.12

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