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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.22, 1,505.88 and 387.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.22, 1,505.88 and 387.45 is: 581.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.22 : 1,505.88 = 387.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.22/1,505.88 = 387.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.22x = 1,505.88 × 387.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.22x = 583,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,453.21/1,004.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.00

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