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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.63, 1,400.21 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.63, 1,400.21 and 572.54 is: 790.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.63 : 1,400.21 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.63/1,400.21 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.63x = 1,400.21 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.63x = 801,666.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,666.37/1,014.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.11

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