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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.47, 1,504.66 and 386.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.47, 1,504.66 and 386.61 is: 579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.47 : 1,504.66 = 386.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.47/1,504.66 = 386.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.47x = 1,504.66 × 386.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.47x = 581,707.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,707.15/1,003.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.70

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