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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.88, 1,513.09 and 392.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.88, 1,513.09 and 392.38 is: 588.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.88 : 1,513.09 = 392.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.88/1,513.09 = 392.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.88x = 1,513.09 × 392.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.88x = 593,706.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,706.25/1,008.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.48

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