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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.36, 1,513.02 and 392.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.36, 1,513.02 and 392.68 is: 588.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.36 : 1,513.02 = 392.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.36/1,513.02 = 392.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.36x = 1,513.02 × 392.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.36x = 594,132.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,132.69/1,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.62

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