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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.85, 1,515.98 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.85, 1,515.98 and 394.20 is: 591.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.85 : 1,515.98 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.85/1,515.98 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.85x = 1,515.98 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.85x = 597,597.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,597.35/1,010.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.18

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