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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.81, 1,512.54 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.81, 1,512.54 and 392.13 is: 587.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.81 : 1,512.54 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.81/1,512.54 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.81x = 1,512.54 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.81x = 593,112.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,112.31/1,008.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.93

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