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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.91, 1,516.07 and 394.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.91, 1,516.07 and 394.48 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.91 : 1,516.07 = 394.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.91/1,516.07 = 394.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.91x = 1,516.07 × 394.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.91x = 598,051.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,051.71/1,010.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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