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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.57, 1,512.58 and 391.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.57, 1,512.58 and 391.94 is: 587.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.57 : 1,512.58 = 391.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.57/1,512.58 = 391.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.57x = 1,512.58 × 391.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.57x = 592,840.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,840.61/1,008.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.80

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