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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.66, 1,512.59 and 392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.66, 1,512.59 and 392.28 is: 588.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.66 : 1,512.59 = 392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.66/1,512.59 = 392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.66x = 1,512.59 × 392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.66x = 593,358.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,358.81/1,008.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.27

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