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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.81, 1,521.87 and 398.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.81, 1,521.87 and 398.35 is: 597.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.81 : 1,521.87 = 398.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.81/1,521.87 = 398.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.81x = 1,521.87 × 398.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.81x = 606,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,236.91/1,014.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.39

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