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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.05, 1,521.45 and 398.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.05, 1,521.45 and 398.19 is: 597.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.05 : 1,521.45 = 398.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.05/1,521.45 = 398.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.05x = 1,521.45 × 398.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.05x = 605,826.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,826.18/1,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.44

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