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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.20, 1,508.36 and 389.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.20, 1,508.36 and 389.72 is: 584.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.20 : 1,508.36 = 389.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.20/1,508.36 = 389.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.20x = 1,508.36 × 389.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.20x = 587,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,838.06/1,006.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.22

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