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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.31, 1,516.07 and 394.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.31, 1,516.07 and 394.30 is: 591.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.31 : 1,516.07 = 394.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.31/1,516.07 = 394.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.31x = 1,516.07 × 394.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.31x = 597,786.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,786.40/1,010.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.69

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