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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.84, 1,521.09 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.84, 1,521.09 and 398.21 is: 596.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.84 : 1,521.09 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.84/1,521.09 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.84x = 1,521.09 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.84x = 605,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,705.64/1,014.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.85

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