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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.51, 1,507.52 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.51, 1,507.52 and 388.35 is: 582.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.51 : 1,507.52 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.51/1,507.52 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.51x = 1,507.52 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.51x = 585,452.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,452.02/1,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.82

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