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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.38 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.92, 1,516.38 and 394.69 is: 592.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.92 : 1,516.38 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.92/1,516.38 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.92x = 1,516.38 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.92x = 598,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,498.70/1,010.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.03

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