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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.67, 1,511.75 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.67, 1,511.75 and 391.20 is: 586.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.67 : 1,511.75 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.67/1,511.75 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.67x = 1,511.75 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.67x = 591,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,404.11/1,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.91

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