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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.16, 1,389.92 and 587.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.16, 1,389.92 and 587.45 is: 810.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.16 : 1,389.92 = 587.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.16/1,389.92 = 587.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.16x = 1,389.92 × 587.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.16x = 816,503.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,503.02/1,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.70

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