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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.69, 1,508.99 and 390.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.69, 1,508.99 and 390.15 is: 584.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.69 : 1,508.99 = 390.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.69/1,508.99 = 390.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.69x = 1,508.99 × 390.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.69x = 588,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,733.42/1,006.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.82

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