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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.79, 1,517.20 and 395.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.79, 1,517.20 and 395.02 is: 592.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.79 : 1,517.20 = 395.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.79/1,517.20 = 395.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.79x = 1,517.20 × 395.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.79x = 599,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,324.34/1,011.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.34

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