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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.05, 1,521.65 and 397.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.05, 1,521.65 and 397.71 is: 596.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.05 : 1,521.65 = 397.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.05/1,521.65 = 397.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.05x = 1,521.65 × 397.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.05x = 605,176.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,176.42/1,014.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.79

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