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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.85, 1,521.51 and 398.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.85, 1,521.51 and 398.47 is: 597.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.85 : 1,521.51 = 398.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.85/1,521.51 = 398.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.85x = 1,521.51 × 398.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.85x = 606,276.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,276.09/1,014.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.40

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