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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.87, 1,512.92 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.87, 1,512.92 and 392.49 is: 588.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.87 : 1,512.92 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.87/1,512.92 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.87x = 1,512.92 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.87x = 593,804.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,804.01/1,008.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.59

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