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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.36, 1,516.62 and 394.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.36, 1,516.62 and 394.98 is: 592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.36 : 1,516.62 = 394.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.36/1,516.62 = 394.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.36x = 1,516.62 × 394.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.36x = 599,030.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,030.36/1,011.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.30

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