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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.94, 1,400.66 and 572.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.94, 1,400.66 and 572.82 is: 790.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.94 : 1,400.66 = 572.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.94/1,400.66 = 572.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.94x = 1,400.66 × 572.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.94x = 802,326.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,326.06/1,014.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.52

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