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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.39, 1,510.62 and 591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.39, 1,510.62 and 591.12 is: 886.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.39 : 1,510.62 = 591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.39/1,510.62 = 591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.39x = 1,510.62 × 591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.39x = 892,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,955.15/1,007.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.41

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