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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.87, 1,515.91 and 394.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.87, 1,515.91 and 394.49 is: 591.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.87 : 1,515.91 = 394.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.87/1,515.91 = 394.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.87x = 1,515.91 × 394.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.87x = 598,011.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,011.34/1,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.58

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