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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.77, 1,506 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.77, 1,506 and 388.16 is: 581.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.77 : 1,506 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.77/1,506 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.77x = 1,506 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.77x = 584,561.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,561.43/1,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.79

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