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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.43 and 572.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.71, 1,400.43 and 572.63 is: 790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.71 : 1,400.43 = 572.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.71/1,400.43 = 572.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.71x = 1,400.43 × 572.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.71x = 801,923.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,923.38/1,014.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.30

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