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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.93, 1,521.50 and 398.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.93, 1,521.50 and 398.21 is: 596.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.93 : 1,521.50 = 398.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.93/1,521.50 = 398.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.93x = 1,521.50 × 398.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.93x = 605,866.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,866.92/1,014.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.95

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