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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.16, 1,515.84 and 393.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.16, 1,515.84 and 393.93 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.16 : 1,515.84 = 393.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.16/1,515.84 = 393.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.16x = 1,515.84 × 393.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.16x = 597,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,134.85/1,010.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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