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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.93, 1,400.09 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.93, 1,400.09 and 572.67 is: 789.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.93 : 1,400.09 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.93/1,400.09 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.93x = 1,400.09 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.93x = 801,786.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,786.68/1,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.99

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