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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.42, 1,512.66 and 391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.42, 1,512.66 and 391.98 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.42 : 1,512.66 = 391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.42/1,512.66 = 391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.42x = 1,512.66 × 391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.42x = 592,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,932.47/1,008.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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