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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.76, 1,517.40 and 395.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.76, 1,517.40 and 395.24 is: 592.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.76 : 1,517.40 = 395.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.76/1,517.40 = 395.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.76x = 1,517.40 × 395.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.76x = 599,737.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,737.18/1,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.77

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