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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.50, 1,510.01 and 390.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.50, 1,510.01 and 390.25 is: 585.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.50 : 1,510.01 = 390.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.50/1,510.01 = 390.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.50x = 1,510.01 × 390.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.50x = 589,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,282.80/1,006.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.48

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