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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.70, 1,508.24 and 389.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.70, 1,508.24 and 389.36 is: 583.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.70 : 1,508.24 = 389.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.70/1,508.24 = 389.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.70x = 1,508.24 × 389.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.70x = 587,248.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,248.33/1,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.92

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