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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.56 and 392.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.98, 1,512.56 and 392.11 is: 588.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.98 : 1,512.56 = 392.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.98/1,512.56 = 392.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.98x = 1,512.56 × 392.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.98x = 593,087.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,087.94/1,007.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.39

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