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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.50, 1,508.82 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.50, 1,508.82 and 390.18 is: 584.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.50 : 1,508.82 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.50/1,508.82 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.50x = 1,508.82 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.50x = 588,711.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,711.39/1,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.91

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