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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.09, 1,508.08 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.09, 1,508.08 and 388.92 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.09 : 1,508.08 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.09/1,508.08 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.09x = 1,508.08 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.09x = 586,522.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,522.47/1,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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