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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.73, 1,515.67 and 394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.73, 1,515.67 and 394.09 is: 590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.73 : 1,515.67 = 394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.73/1,515.67 = 394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.73x = 1,515.67 × 394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.73x = 597,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,310.39/1,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.97

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