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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.41, 1,515.69 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.41, 1,515.69 and 394.09 is: 591.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.41 : 1,515.69 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.41/1,515.69 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.41x = 1,515.69 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.41x = 597,318.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,318.27/1,010.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.16

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