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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.10, 1,506.11 and 354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.10, 1,506.11 and 354.81 is: 532.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.10 : 1,506.11 = 354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.10/1,506.11 = 354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.10x = 1,506.11 × 354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.10x = 534,382.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,382.89/1,004.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.20

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