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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.81, 1,516.82 and 394.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.81, 1,516.82 and 394.80 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.81 : 1,516.82 = 394.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.81/1,516.82 = 394.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.81x = 1,516.82 × 394.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.81x = 598,838.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,838.56/1,010.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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