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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.06 and 394.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.64, 1,515.06 and 394.77 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.64 : 1,515.06 = 394.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.64/1,515.06 = 394.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.64x = 1,515.06 × 394.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.64x = 598,100.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,100.24/1,010.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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