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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.30, 1,516.13 and 394.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.30, 1,516.13 and 394.89 is: 592.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.30 : 1,516.13 = 394.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.30/1,516.13 = 394.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.30x = 1,516.13 × 394.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.30x = 598,704.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,704.58/1,011.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.01

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