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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.93, 1,513.02 and 392.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.93, 1,513.02 and 392.57 is: 588.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.93 : 1,513.02 = 392.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.93/1,513.02 = 392.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.93x = 1,513.02 × 392.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.93x = 593,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,958.70/1,008.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.70

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