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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.44, 1,512.60 and 392.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.44, 1,512.60 and 392.12 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.44 : 1,512.60 = 392.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.44/1,512.60 = 392.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.44x = 1,512.60 × 392.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.44x = 593,120.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,120.71/1,008.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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