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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.68, 1,516.62 and 394.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.68, 1,516.62 and 394.95 is: 592.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.68 : 1,516.62 = 394.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.68/1,516.62 = 394.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.68x = 1,516.62 × 394.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.68x = 598,989.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,989.07/1,011.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.08

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