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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.08, 1,505.23 and 386.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.08, 1,505.23 and 386.84 is: 580.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.08 : 1,505.23 = 386.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.08/1,505.23 = 386.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.08x = 1,505.23 × 386.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.08x = 582,283.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,283.17/1,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.50

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