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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.04, 1,507.36 and 388.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.04, 1,507.36 and 388.83 is: 583.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.04 : 1,507.36 = 388.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.04/1,507.36 = 388.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.04x = 1,507.36 × 388.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.04x = 586,106.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,106.79/1,005.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.17

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