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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.55, 1,390.23 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.55, 1,390.23 and 582.12 is: 803.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.55 : 1,390.23 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.55/1,390.23 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.55x = 1,390.23 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.55x = 809,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,280.69/1,007.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.22

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