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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.46, 1,506.26 and 588.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.46, 1,506.26 and 588.44 is: 882.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.46 : 1,506.26 = 588.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.46/1,506.26 = 588.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.46x = 1,506.26 × 588.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.46x = 886,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,342.15/1,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.40

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