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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.62, 1,505.43 and 387.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.62, 1,505.43 and 387.62 is: 581.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.62 : 1,505.43 = 387.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.62/1,505.43 = 387.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.62x = 1,505.43 × 387.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.62x = 583,527.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,527.25/1,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.42

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