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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.51, 1,508.37 and 389.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.51, 1,508.37 and 389.37 is: 584.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.51 : 1,508.37 = 389.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.51/1,508.37 = 389.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.51x = 1,508.37 × 389.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.51x = 587,314.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,314.03/1,005.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.10

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