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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.82, 1,516.23 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.82, 1,516.23 and 394.59 is: 591.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.82 : 1,516.23 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.82/1,516.23 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.82x = 1,516.23 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.82x = 598,289.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,289.20/1,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.89

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