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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.88, 1,512 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.88, 1,512 and 391.44 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.88 : 1,512 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.88/1,512 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.88x = 1,512 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.88x = 591,857.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,857.28/1,007.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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