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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.59 and 397.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.80, 1,521.59 and 397.77 is: 596.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.80 : 1,521.59 = 397.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.80/1,521.59 = 397.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.80x = 1,521.59 × 397.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.80x = 605,240.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,240.87/1,014.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.41

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