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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.26, 1,512.01 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.26, 1,512.01 and 391.89 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.26 : 1,512.01 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.26/1,512.01 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.26x = 1,512.01 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.26x = 592,532.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,532.08/1,008.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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