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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.98, 1,515.56 and 394.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.98, 1,515.56 and 394.11 is: 591.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.98 : 1,515.56 = 394.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.98/1,515.56 = 394.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.98x = 1,515.56 × 394.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.98x = 597,295.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,295.38/1,009.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.39

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