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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.83, 1,513.08 and 392.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.83, 1,513.08 and 392.46 is: 588.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.83 : 1,513.08 = 392.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.83/1,513.08 = 392.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.83x = 1,513.08 × 392.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.83x = 593,823.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,823.38/1,008.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.63

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