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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 999.54, 1,499.40 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 999.54, 1,499.40 and 383.04 is: 574.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    999.54 : 1,499.40 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    999.54/1,499.40 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    999.54x = 1,499.40 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    999.54x = 574,330.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,330.18/999.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.59

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