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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.53, 1,509.38 and 381.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.53, 1,509.38 and 381.72 is: 572.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.53 : 1,509.38 = 381.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.53/1,509.38 = 381.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.53x = 1,509.38 × 381.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.53x = 576,160.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,160.53/1,006.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.42

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