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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.93, 1,511.97 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.93, 1,511.97 and 391.37 is: 587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.93 : 1,511.97 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.93/1,511.97 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.93x = 1,511.97 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.93x = 591,739.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,739.70/1,007.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.08

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