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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.90, 1,508.40 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.90, 1,508.40 and 390.12 is: 585.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.90 : 1,508.40 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.90/1,508.40 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.90x = 1,508.40 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.90x = 588,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,457.01/1,005.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.01

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