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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.76, 1,505.87 and 387.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.76, 1,505.87 and 387.68 is: 581.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.76 : 1,505.87 = 387.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.76/1,505.87 = 387.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.76x = 1,505.87 × 387.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.76x = 583,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,786.21/1,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.60

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