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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.94, 1,517.51 and 395.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.94, 1,517.51 and 395.56 is: 593.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.94 : 1,517.51 = 395.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.94/1,517.51 = 395.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.94x = 1,517.51 × 395.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.94x = 600,266.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,266.26/1,011.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.18

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