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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.56, 1,515.76 and 394.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.56, 1,515.76 and 394.16 is: 591.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.56 : 1,515.76 = 394.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.56/1,515.76 = 394.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.56x = 1,515.76 × 394.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.56x = 597,451.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,451.96/1,010.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.21

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