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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.07, 1,514.70 and 393.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.07, 1,514.70 and 393.69 is: 590.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.07 : 1,514.70 = 393.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.07/1,514.70 = 393.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.07x = 1,514.70 × 393.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.07x = 596,314.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,314.67/1,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.37

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