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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.68, 1,520.55 and 397.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.68, 1,520.55 and 397.54 is: 596.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.68 : 1,520.55 = 397.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.68/1,520.55 = 397.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.68x = 1,520.55 × 397.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.68x = 604,479.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,479.45/1,013.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.32

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