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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.76, 1,506.90 and 388.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.76, 1,506.90 and 388.24 is: 582.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.76 : 1,506.90 = 388.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.76/1,506.90 = 388.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.76x = 1,506.90 × 388.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.76x = 585,038.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,038.86/1,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.27

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