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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.89, 1,504.34 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.89, 1,504.34 and 386.58 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.89 : 1,504.34 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.89/1,504.34 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.89x = 1,504.34 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.89x = 581,552.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,552.92/1,002.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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