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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.35, 1,505.93 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.35, 1,505.93 and 387.55 is: 581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.35 : 1,505.93 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.35/1,505.93 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.35x = 1,505.93 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.35x = 583,623.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,623.12/1,004.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.10

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