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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.02, 1,504.50 and 386.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.02, 1,504.50 and 386.90 is: 580.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.02 : 1,504.50 = 386.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.02/1,504.50 = 386.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.02x = 1,504.50 × 386.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.02x = 582,091.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,091.05/1,003.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.34

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