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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.09 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.03, 1,510.09 and 390.27 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.03 : 1,510.09 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.03/1,510.09 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.03x = 1,510.09 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.03x = 589,341.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,341.21/1,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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