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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.06, 1,505.07 and 354.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.06, 1,505.07 and 354.10 is: 531.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.06 : 1,505.07 = 354.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.06/1,505.07 = 354.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.06x = 1,505.07 × 354.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.06x = 532,945.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,945.29/1,003.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.32

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