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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.71, 1,508.27 and 389.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.71, 1,508.27 and 389.27 is: 583.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.71 : 1,508.27 = 389.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.71/1,508.27 = 389.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.71x = 1,508.27 × 389.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.71x = 587,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,129.92/1,005.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.80

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