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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.31, 1,518.75 and 396.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.31, 1,518.75 and 396.63 is: 594.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.31 : 1,518.75 = 396.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.31/1,518.75 = 396.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.31x = 1,518.75 × 396.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.31x = 602,381.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 602,381.81/1,013.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.47

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