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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,400.58 and 595.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,400.58 and 595.10 is: 821.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,400.58 = 595.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,400.58 = 595.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,400.58 × 595.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 833,488.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,488.66/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.34

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