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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.10, 1,512.93 and 392.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.10, 1,512.93 and 392.29 is: 588.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.10 : 1,512.93 = 392.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.10/1,512.93 = 392.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.10x = 1,512.93 × 392.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.10x = 593,507.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,507.31/1,009.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.16

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