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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.11, 1,389.85 and 587.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.11, 1,389.85 and 587.73 is: 811.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.11 : 1,389.85 = 587.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.11/1,389.85 = 587.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.11x = 1,389.85 × 587.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.11x = 816,855.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,855.07/1,007.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.09

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