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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.44, 1,520.56 and 397.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.44, 1,520.56 and 397.04 is: 595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.44 : 1,520.56 = 397.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.44/1,520.56 = 397.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.44x = 1,520.56 × 397.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.44x = 603,723.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,723.14/1,013.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.72

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