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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.44, 1,508.56 and 389.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.44, 1,508.56 and 389.95 is: 584.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.44 : 1,508.56 = 389.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.44/1,508.56 = 389.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.44x = 1,508.56 × 389.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.44x = 588,262.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,262.97/1,006.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.50

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