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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.16, 1,511.31 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.16, 1,511.31 and 392.27 is: 588.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.16 : 1,511.31 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.16/1,511.31 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.16x = 1,511.31 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.16x = 592,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,841.57/1,008.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.04

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