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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.54, 1,519.20 and 397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.54, 1,519.20 and 397.14 is: 595.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.54 : 1,519.20 = 397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.54/1,519.20 = 397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.54x = 1,519.20 × 397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.54x = 603,335.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,335.09/1,013.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.28

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