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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.50 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.64, 1,511.50 and 391.34 is: 587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.64 : 1,511.50 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.64/1,511.50 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.64x = 1,511.50 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.64x = 591,510.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,510.41/1,007.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.03

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