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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.97, 1,504.86 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.97, 1,504.86 and 387.01 is: 580.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.97 : 1,504.86 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.97/1,504.86 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.97x = 1,504.86 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.97x = 582,395.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,395.87/1,002.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.67

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