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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,515.87 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,515.87 and 394.27 is: 591.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,515.87 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,515.87 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,515.87 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 597,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,662.06/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.44

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