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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,515.51 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,515.51 and 394.48 is: 591.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,515.51 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,515.51 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,515.51 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 597,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,838.38/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.72

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