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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.72, 1,512.70 and 392.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.72, 1,512.70 and 392.36 is: 588.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.72 : 1,512.70 = 392.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.72/1,512.70 = 392.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.72x = 1,512.70 × 392.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.72x = 593,515.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,515.90/1,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.38

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