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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.41, 1,503.46 and 386.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.41, 1,503.46 and 386.40 is: 579.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.41 : 1,503.46 = 386.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.41/1,503.46 = 386.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.41x = 1,503.46 × 386.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.41x = 580,943.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,943.06/1,002.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.55

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