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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.42, 1,505.48 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.42, 1,505.48 and 387.86 is: 581.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.42 : 1,505.48 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.42/1,505.48 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.42x = 1,505.48 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.42x = 583,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,910.74/1,004.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.34

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