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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.96 and 379.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.88, 1,506.96 and 379.92 is: 569.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.88 : 1,506.96 = 379.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.88/1,506.96 = 379.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.88x = 1,506.96 × 379.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.88x = 572,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,524.24/1,004.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.74

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