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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.41, 1,504.07 and 386.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.41, 1,504.07 and 386.06 is: 579.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.41 : 1,504.07 = 386.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.41/1,504.07 = 386.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.41x = 1,504.07 × 386.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.41x = 580,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,651.81/1,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.26

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