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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.22, 1,510.82 and 391.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.22, 1,510.82 and 391.35 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.22 : 1,510.82 = 391.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.22/1,510.82 = 391.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.22x = 1,510.82 × 391.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.22x = 591,266.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,266.12/1,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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