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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.33, 1,507.11 and 388.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.33, 1,507.11 and 388.09 is: 582.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.33 : 1,507.11 = 388.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.33/1,507.11 = 388.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.33x = 1,507.11 × 388.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.33x = 584,894.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,894.75/1,004.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.37

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