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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.51, 1,517.65 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.51, 1,517.65 and 395.66 is: 593.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.51 : 1,517.65 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.51/1,517.65 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.51x = 1,517.65 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.51x = 600,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,476.20/1,011.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.64

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