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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.38, 1,510.72 and 390.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.38, 1,510.72 and 390.92 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.38 : 1,510.72 = 390.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.38/1,510.72 = 390.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.38x = 1,510.72 × 390.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.38x = 590,562.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,562.13/1,007.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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