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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.88, 1,523.58 and 399.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.88, 1,523.58 and 399.32 is: 598.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.88 : 1,523.58 = 399.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.88/1,523.58 = 399.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.88x = 1,523.58 × 399.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.88x = 608,395.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,395.97/1,015.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.89

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