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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.29, 1,519.52 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.29, 1,519.52 and 396.90 is: 595.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.29 : 1,519.52 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.29/1,519.52 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.29x = 1,519.52 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.29x = 603,095.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,095.50/1,013.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.19

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