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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.28, 1,509.66 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.28, 1,509.66 and 390.02 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.28 : 1,509.66 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.28/1,509.66 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.28x = 1,509.66 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.28x = 588,797.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,797.59/1,006.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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