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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,400.49 and 595.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,400.49 and 595.23 is: 821.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,400.49 = 595.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,400.49 = 595.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,400.49 × 595.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 833,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,613.66/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.42

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