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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.38 and 391.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.60, 1,512.38 and 391.62 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.60 : 1,512.38 = 391.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.60/1,512.38 = 391.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.60x = 1,512.38 × 391.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.60x = 592,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,278.26/1,008.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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