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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.30 and 389.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.66, 1,509.30 and 389.86 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.66 : 1,509.30 = 389.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.66/1,509.30 = 389.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.66x = 1,509.30 × 389.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.66x = 588,415.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,415.70/1,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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