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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.24, 1,522.28 and 398.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.24, 1,522.28 and 398.23 is: 597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.24 : 1,522.28 = 398.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.24/1,522.28 = 398.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.24x = 1,522.28 × 398.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.24x = 606,217.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 606,217.56/1,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.12

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