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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.56 and 354.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.74, 1,505.56 and 354.42 is: 531.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.74 : 1,505.56 = 354.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.74/1,505.56 = 354.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.74x = 1,505.56 × 354.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.74x = 533,600.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,600.58/1,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.61

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