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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.53, 1,390.44 and 587.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.53, 1,390.44 and 587.82 is: 811.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.53 : 1,390.44 = 587.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.53/1,390.44 = 587.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.53x = 1,390.44 × 587.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.53x = 817,328.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,328.44/1,007.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.22

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