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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.60, 1,516.64 and 395.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.60, 1,516.64 and 395.22 is: 592.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.60 : 1,516.64 = 395.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.60/1,516.64 = 395.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.60x = 1,516.64 × 395.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.60x = 599,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,404.48/1,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.53

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