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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.30, 1,519.54 and 396.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.30, 1,519.54 and 396.92 is: 595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.30 : 1,519.54 = 396.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.30/1,519.54 = 396.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.30x = 1,519.54 × 396.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.30x = 603,135.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,135.82/1,013.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.22

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