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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.88, 1,504.45 and 344.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.88, 1,504.45 and 344.82 is: 517.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.88 : 1,504.45 = 344.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.88/1,504.45 = 344.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.88x = 1,504.45 × 344.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.88x = 518,764.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,764.45/1,002.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.28

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