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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.96, 1,511.50 and 597.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.96, 1,511.50 and 597.92 is: 896.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.96 : 1,511.50 = 597.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.96/1,511.50 = 597.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.96x = 1,511.50 × 597.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.96x = 903,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,756.08/1,007.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.62

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