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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.22, 1,507.38 and 388.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.22, 1,507.38 and 388.45 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.22 : 1,507.38 = 388.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.22/1,507.38 = 388.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.22x = 1,507.38 × 388.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.22x = 585,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,541.76/1,005.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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