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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.19, 1,506.49 and 355.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.19, 1,506.49 and 355.38 is: 533.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.19 : 1,506.49 = 355.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.19/1,506.49 = 355.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.19x = 1,506.49 × 355.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.19x = 535,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,379.69/1,004.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.14

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