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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.16, 1,518.81 and 397.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.16, 1,518.81 and 397.27 is: 595.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.16 : 1,518.81 = 397.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.16/1,518.81 = 397.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.16x = 1,518.81 × 397.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.16x = 603,377.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,377.65/1,013.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.54

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