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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.98, 1,522.40 and 399.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.98, 1,522.40 and 399.17 is: 598.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.98 : 1,522.40 = 399.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.98/1,522.40 = 399.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.98x = 1,522.40 × 399.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.98x = 607,698.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,698.22/1,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.73

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