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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.51, 1,505.36 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.51, 1,505.36 and 387.37 is: 581.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.51 : 1,505.36 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.51/1,505.36 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.51x = 1,505.36 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.51x = 583,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,131.30/1,003.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.09

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