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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.74, 1,507.53 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.74, 1,507.53 and 389.19 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.74 : 1,507.53 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.74/1,507.53 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.74x = 1,507.53 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.74x = 586,715.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,715.60/1,005.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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