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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.61, 1,505.76 and 388.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.61, 1,505.76 and 388.04 is: 581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.61 : 1,505.76 = 388.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.61/1,505.76 = 388.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.61x = 1,505.76 × 388.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.61x = 584,295.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,295.11/1,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.61

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