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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.67, 1,400.28 and 595.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.67, 1,400.28 and 595.33 is: 821.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.67 : 1,400.28 = 595.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.67/1,400.28 = 595.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.67x = 1,400.28 × 595.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.67x = 833,628.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,628.69/1,014.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.58

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