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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.04, 1,515.24 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.04, 1,515.24 and 394.18 is: 590.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.04 : 1,515.24 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.04/1,515.24 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.04x = 1,515.24 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.04x = 597,277.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,277.30/1,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.76

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