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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.48, 1,515.89 and 394.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.48, 1,515.89 and 394.17 is: 591.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.48 : 1,515.89 = 394.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.48/1,515.89 = 394.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.48x = 1,515.89 × 394.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.48x = 597,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,518.36/1,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.32

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