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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.11, 1,505.25 and 354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.11, 1,505.25 and 354.49 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.11 : 1,505.25 = 354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.11/1,505.25 = 354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.11x = 1,505.25 × 354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.11x = 533,596.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,596.07/1,004.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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