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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.65, 1,400.19 and 572.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.65, 1,400.19 and 572.54 is: 790.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.65 : 1,400.19 = 572.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.65/1,400.19 = 572.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.65x = 1,400.19 × 572.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.65x = 801,657.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,657.78/1,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.09

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