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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.80, 1,516.88 and 395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.80, 1,516.88 and 395.39 is: 592.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.80 : 1,516.88 = 395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.80/1,516.88 = 395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.80x = 1,516.88 × 395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.80x = 599,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,752.59/1,011.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.76

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