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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.12, 1,507.32 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.12, 1,507.32 and 572.40 is: 858.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.12 : 1,507.32 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.12/1,507.32 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.12x = 1,507.32 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.12x = 862,789.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,789.97/1,005.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.39

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