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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.29, 1,522.26 and 399.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.29, 1,522.26 and 399.15 is: 598.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.29 : 1,522.26 = 399.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.29/1,522.26 = 399.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.29x = 1,522.26 × 399.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.29x = 607,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,610.08/1,015.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.46

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