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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.76, 1,520.50 and 397.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.76, 1,520.50 and 397.89 is: 596.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.76 : 1,520.50 = 397.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.76/1,520.50 = 397.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.76x = 1,520.50 × 397.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.76x = 604,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 604,991.75/1,013.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.78

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