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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.03, 1,515.44 and 393.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.03, 1,515.44 and 393.92 is: 591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.03 : 1,515.44 = 393.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.03/1,515.44 = 393.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.03x = 1,515.44 × 393.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.03x = 596,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,952.58/1,010.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.03

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