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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.22 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.05, 1,514.22 and 394.18 is: 590.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.05 : 1,514.22 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.05/1,514.22 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.05x = 1,514.22 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.05x = 596,875.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,875.24/1,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.94

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