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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.25 and 587.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.54, 1,390.25 and 587.83 is: 811.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.54 : 1,390.25 = 587.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.54/1,390.25 = 587.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.54x = 1,390.25 × 587.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.54x = 817,220.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,220.77/1,007.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.11

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