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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.93, 1,508.70 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.93, 1,508.70 and 389.43 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.93 : 1,508.70 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.93/1,508.70 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.93x = 1,508.70 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.93x = 587,533.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,533.04/1,005.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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