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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.02, 1,518.55 and 396.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.02, 1,518.55 and 396.70 is: 594.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.02 : 1,518.55 = 396.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.02/1,518.55 = 396.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.02x = 1,518.55 × 396.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.02x = 602,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,408.79/1,013.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.67

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