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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.92, 1,511.75 and 391.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.92, 1,511.75 and 391.21 is: 586.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.92 : 1,511.75 = 391.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.92/1,511.75 = 391.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.92x = 1,511.75 × 391.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.92x = 591,411.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,411.72/1,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.76

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