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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.12, 1,506.18 and 388.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.12, 1,506.18 and 388.02 is: 582.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.12 : 1,506.18 = 388.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.12/1,506.18 = 388.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.12x = 1,506.18 × 388.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.12x = 584,427.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,427.96/1,004.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.03

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