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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.72, 1,511.80 and 391.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.72, 1,511.80 and 391.84 is: 587.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.72 : 1,511.80 = 391.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.72/1,511.80 = 391.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.72x = 1,511.80 × 391.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.72x = 592,383.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,383.71/1,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.26

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