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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.27, 1,509.41 and 390.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.27, 1,509.41 and 390.27 is: 585.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.27 : 1,509.41 = 390.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.27/1,509.41 = 390.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.27x = 1,509.41 × 390.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.27x = 589,077.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,077.44/1,006.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.41

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