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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.08, 1,521.66 and 398.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.08, 1,521.66 and 398.58 is: 597.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.08 : 1,521.66 = 398.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.08/1,521.66 = 398.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.08x = 1,521.66 × 398.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.08x = 606,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,503.24/1,015.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.49

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