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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.37, 1,506.65 and 346.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.37, 1,506.65 and 346.16 is: 519.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.37 : 1,506.65 = 346.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.37/1,506.65 = 346.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.37x = 1,506.65 × 346.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.37x = 521,546.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,546.60/1,004.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.28

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