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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.88, 1,520.21 and 396.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.88, 1,520.21 and 396.85 is: 595.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.88 : 1,520.21 = 396.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.88/1,520.21 = 396.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.88x = 1,520.21 × 396.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.88x = 603,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,290.55/1,013.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.03

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