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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.82, 1,400.44 and 572.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.82, 1,400.44 and 572.80 is: 790.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.82 : 1,400.44 = 572.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.82/1,400.44 = 572.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.82x = 1,400.44 × 572.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.82x = 802,172.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,172.03/1,014.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.46

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