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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.64 and 397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.64 and 397.44 is: 596.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,520.64 = 397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,520.64 = 397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,520.64 × 397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 604,363.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,363.16/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.20

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