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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.48, 1,506.36 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.48, 1,506.36 and 387.86 is: 581.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.48 : 1,506.36 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.48/1,506.36 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.48x = 1,506.36 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.48x = 584,256.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,256.79/1,004.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.65

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