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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.58, 1,520.90 and 398.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.58, 1,520.90 and 398.08 is: 596.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.58 : 1,520.90 = 398.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.58/1,520.90 = 398.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.58x = 1,520.90 × 398.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.58x = 605,439.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,439.87/1,014.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.74

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