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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.11, 1,505.85 and 387.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.11, 1,505.85 and 387.76 is: 581.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.11 : 1,505.85 = 387.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.11/1,505.85 = 387.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.11x = 1,505.85 × 387.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.11x = 583,908.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,908.40/1,004.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.52

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