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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.83, 1,516.34 and 394.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.83, 1,516.34 and 394.59 is: 591.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.83 : 1,516.34 = 394.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.83/1,516.34 = 394.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.83x = 1,516.34 × 394.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.83x = 598,332.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,332.60/1,010.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.92

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