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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.51 and 398.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.28, 1,521.51 and 398.01 is: 597.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.28 : 1,521.51 = 398.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.28/1,521.51 = 398.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.28x = 1,521.51 × 398.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.28x = 605,568.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,568.59/1,014.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.04

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