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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.94, 1,511.62 and 391.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.94, 1,511.62 and 391.51 is: 587.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.94 : 1,511.62 = 391.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.94/1,511.62 = 391.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.94x = 1,511.62 × 391.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.94x = 591,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,814.35/1,007.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.15

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