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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.65, 1,400.12 and 589.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.65, 1,400.12 and 589.22 is: 813.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.65 : 1,400.12 = 589.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.65/1,400.12 = 589.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.65x = 1,400.12 × 589.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.65x = 824,970.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,970.97/1,014.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.06

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