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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.15, 1,506.13 and 354.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.15, 1,506.13 and 354.85 is: 532.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.15 : 1,506.13 = 354.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.15/1,506.13 = 354.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.15x = 1,506.13 × 354.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.15x = 534,450.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,450.23/1,004.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.24

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