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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.50, 1,508.03 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.50, 1,508.03 and 388.89 is: 583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.50 : 1,508.03 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.50/1,508.03 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.50x = 1,508.03 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.50x = 586,455.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,455.84/1,005.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.25

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