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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.49, 1,390.37 and 588.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.49, 1,390.37 and 588.11 is: 811.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.49 : 1,390.37 = 588.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.49/1,390.37 = 588.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.49x = 1,390.37 × 588.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.49x = 817,680.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,680.61/1,007.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.61

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