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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.84, 1,509.38 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.84, 1,509.38 and 390.12 is: 584.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.84 : 1,509.38 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.84/1,509.38 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.84x = 1,509.38 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.84x = 588,831.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,831.78/1,006.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.83

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