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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.69, 1,518.23 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.69, 1,518.23 and 395.40 is: 593.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.69 : 1,518.23 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.69/1,518.23 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.69x = 1,518.23 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.69x = 600,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,304.06/1,011.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.37

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