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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.16, 1,504.40 and 386.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.16, 1,504.40 and 386.72 is: 579.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.16 : 1,504.40 = 386.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.16/1,504.40 = 386.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.16x = 1,504.40 × 386.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.16x = 581,781.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,781.57/1,003.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.95

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