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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.60, 1,515.98 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.60, 1,515.98 and 394.26 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.60 : 1,515.98 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.60/1,515.98 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.60x = 1,515.98 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.60x = 597,690.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,690.27/1,010.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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