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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.61, 1,400.18 and 594.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.61, 1,400.18 and 594.87 is: 820.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.61 : 1,400.18 = 594.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.61/1,400.18 = 594.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.61x = 1,400.18 × 594.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.61x = 832,925.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,925.08/1,014.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.93

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