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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.43, 1,516.25 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.43, 1,516.25 and 394.43 is: 591.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.43 : 1,516.25 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.43/1,516.25 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.43x = 1,516.25 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.43x = 598,047.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,047.89/1,010.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.87

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