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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.38 and 398.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.38 and 398.39 is: 597.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,521.38 = 398.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,521.38 = 398.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,521.38 × 398.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 606,092.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,092.98/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.26

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