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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.46, 1,503.70 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.46, 1,503.70 and 386.02 is: 579.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.46 : 1,503.70 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.46/1,503.70 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.46x = 1,503.70 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.46x = 580,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,458.27/1,002.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.03

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