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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.03, 1,511.59 and 391.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.03, 1,511.59 and 391.27 is: 586.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.03 : 1,511.59 = 391.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.03/1,511.59 = 391.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.03x = 1,511.59 × 391.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.03x = 591,439.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,439.82/1,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.73

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