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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.66, 1,511.06 and 382.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.66, 1,511.06 and 382.85 is: 574.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.66 : 1,511.06 = 382.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.66/1,511.06 = 382.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.66x = 1,511.06 × 382.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.66x = 578,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,509.32/1,007.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.11

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