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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.69, 1,521.13 and 398.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.69, 1,521.13 and 398.84 is: 597.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.69 : 1,521.13 = 398.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.69/1,521.13 = 398.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.69x = 1,521.13 × 398.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.69x = 606,678.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,678.89/1,014.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.90

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