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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.70, 1,515.63 and 394.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.70, 1,515.63 and 394.31 is: 591.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.70 : 1,515.63 = 394.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.70/1,515.63 = 394.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.70x = 1,515.63 × 394.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.70x = 597,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,620.49/1,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.29

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