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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.82, 1,524.13 and 399.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.82, 1,524.13 and 399.42 is: 599.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.82 : 1,524.13 = 399.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.82/1,524.13 = 399.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.82x = 1,524.13 × 399.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.82x = 608,767.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,767.01/1,015.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.28

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