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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.11, 1,516.71 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.11, 1,516.71 and 394.97 is: 592.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.11 : 1,516.71 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.11/1,516.71 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.11x = 1,516.71 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.11x = 599,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,054.95/1,011.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.47

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