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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.48, 1,520.61 and 398.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.48, 1,520.61 and 398.07 is: 596.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.48 : 1,520.61 = 398.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.48/1,520.61 = 398.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.48x = 1,520.61 × 398.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.48x = 605,307.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,307.73/1,014.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.67

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