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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.37, 1,512.83 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.37, 1,512.83 and 392.10 is: 588.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.37 : 1,512.83 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.37/1,512.83 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.37x = 1,512.83 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.37x = 593,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,180.64/1,008.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.26

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