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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.01, 1,506.24 and 387.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.01, 1,506.24 and 387.93 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.01 : 1,506.24 = 387.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.01/1,506.24 = 387.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.01x = 1,506.24 × 387.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.01x = 584,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,315.68/1,004.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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