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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.21, 1,508.45 and 390.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.21, 1,508.45 and 390.35 is: 585.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.21 : 1,508.45 = 390.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.21/1,508.45 = 390.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.21x = 1,508.45 × 390.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.21x = 588,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,826.37/1,006.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.19

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