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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.34, 1,511.86 and 391.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.34, 1,511.86 and 391.22 is: 587.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.34 : 1,511.86 = 391.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.34/1,511.86 = 391.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.34x = 1,511.86 × 391.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.34x = 591,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,469.87/1,007.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.16

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