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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.70, 1,516.93 and 394.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.70, 1,516.93 and 394.69 is: 591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.70 : 1,516.93 = 394.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.70/1,516.93 = 394.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.70x = 1,516.93 × 394.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.70x = 598,707.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,707.54/1,011.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.78

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