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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.28, 1,512.29 and 391.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.28, 1,512.29 and 391.93 is: 587.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.28 : 1,512.29 = 391.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.28/1,512.29 = 391.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.28x = 1,512.29 × 391.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.28x = 592,702.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,702.30/1,008.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.84

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