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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.79, 1,515.80 and 394.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.79, 1,515.80 and 394.41 is: 591.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.79 : 1,515.80 = 394.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.79/1,515.80 = 394.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.79x = 1,515.80 × 394.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.79x = 597,844.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,844.71/1,010.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.46

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