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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.34, 1,512.47 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.34, 1,512.47 and 392.19 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.34 : 1,512.47 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.34/1,512.47 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.34x = 1,512.47 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.34x = 593,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,170.92/1,008.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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