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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.87, 1,400.61 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.87, 1,400.61 and 572.86 is: 790.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.87 : 1,400.61 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.87/1,400.61 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.87x = 1,400.61 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.87x = 802,358.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,358.06/1,014.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.60

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