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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.28, 1,508.16 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.28, 1,508.16 and 389.02 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.28 : 1,508.16 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.28/1,508.16 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.28x = 1,508.16 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.28x = 586,704.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,704.40/1,005.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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