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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.36, 1,521.90 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.36, 1,521.90 and 398.08 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.36 : 1,521.90 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.36/1,521.90 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.36x = 1,521.90 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.36x = 605,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,837.95/1,014.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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