Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.92, 1,506 and 354.48
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,003.92, 1,506 and 354.48 is: 531.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,003.92 : 1,506 = 354.48 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,003.92/1,506 = 354.48/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,003.92x = 1,506 × 354.48 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,003.92x = 533,846.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,846.88/1,003.92 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 531.76
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