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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.79, 1,400.33 and 595.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.79, 1,400.33 and 595.08 is: 821.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.79 : 1,400.33 = 595.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.79/1,400.33 = 595.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.79x = 1,400.33 × 595.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.79x = 833,308.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,308.38/1,014.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.16

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