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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.34, 1,509.90 and 390.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.34, 1,509.90 and 390.10 is: 585.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.34 : 1,509.90 = 390.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.34/1,509.90 = 390.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.34x = 1,509.90 × 390.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.34x = 589,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,011.99/1,006.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.30

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