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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.06, 1,506.26 and 345.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.06, 1,506.26 and 345.88 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.06 : 1,506.26 = 345.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.06/1,506.26 = 345.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.06x = 1,506.26 × 345.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.06x = 520,985.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,985.21/1,004.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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