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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.07, 1,516.54 and 394.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.07, 1,516.54 and 394.66 is: 591.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.07 : 1,516.54 = 394.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.07/1,516.54 = 394.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.07x = 1,516.54 × 394.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.07x = 598,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,517.68/1,011.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.96

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