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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.97, 1,521.43 and 398.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.97, 1,521.43 and 398.29 is: 597.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.97 : 1,521.43 = 398.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.97/1,521.43 = 398.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.97x = 1,521.43 × 398.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.97x = 605,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 605,970.35/1,014.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.03

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