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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.07, 1,504.34 and 386.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.07, 1,504.34 and 386.43 is: 579.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.07 : 1,504.34 = 386.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.07/1,504.34 = 386.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.07x = 1,504.34 × 386.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.07x = 581,322.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,322.11/1,003.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.54

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