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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.57, 1,400.29 and 594.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.57, 1,400.29 and 594.90 is: 821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.57 : 1,400.29 = 594.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.57/1,400.29 = 594.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.57x = 1,400.29 × 594.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.57x = 833,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,032.52/1,014.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.07

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