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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.37 and 588.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.51, 1,390.37 and 588.15 is: 811.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.51 : 1,390.37 = 588.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.51/1,390.37 = 588.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.51x = 1,390.37 × 588.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.51x = 817,743.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,743.17/1,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.65

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