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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.02, 1,508.76 and 389.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.02, 1,508.76 and 389.61 is: 584.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.02 : 1,508.76 = 389.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.02/1,508.76 = 389.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.02x = 1,508.76 × 389.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.02x = 587,827.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,827.98/1,006.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.31

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