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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.32, 1,515.57 and 394.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.32, 1,515.57 and 394.07 is: 591.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.32 : 1,515.57 = 394.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.32/1,515.57 = 394.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.32x = 1,515.57 × 394.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.32x = 597,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,231.61/1,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.13

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