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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.69, 1,399.82 and 595.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.69, 1,399.82 and 595.07 is: 820.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.69 : 1,399.82 = 595.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.69/1,399.82 = 595.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.69x = 1,399.82 × 595.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.69x = 832,980.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,980.91/1,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.92

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