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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.27, 1,507.91 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.27, 1,507.91 and 389.27 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.27 : 1,507.91 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.27/1,507.91 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.27x = 1,507.91 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.27x = 586,974.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,974.64/1,005.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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