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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.57, 1,507.64 and 389.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.57, 1,507.64 and 389.22 is: 583.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.57 : 1,507.64 = 389.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.57/1,507.64 = 389.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.57x = 1,507.64 × 389.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.57x = 586,801.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,801.69/1,005.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.55

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