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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.55, 1,505.80 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.55, 1,505.80 and 387.48 is: 581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.55 : 1,505.80 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.55/1,505.80 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.55x = 1,505.80 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.55x = 583,467.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,467.38/1,003.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.40

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