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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.06, 1,519.45 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.06, 1,519.45 and 396.33 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.06 : 1,519.45 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.06/1,519.45 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.06x = 1,519.45 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.06x = 602,203.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,203.62/1,013.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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