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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.97, 1,520.27 and 397.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.97, 1,520.27 and 397.29 is: 595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.97 : 1,520.27 = 397.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.97/1,520.27 = 397.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.97x = 1,520.27 × 397.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.97x = 603,986.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603,986.08/1,013.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.66

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