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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.38, 1,506.81 and 388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.38, 1,506.81 and 388.12 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.38 : 1,506.81 = 388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.38/1,506.81 = 388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.38x = 1,506.81 × 388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.38x = 584,823.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,823.10/1,004.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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