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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.39, 1,506.51 and 354.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.39, 1,506.51 and 354.67 is: 531.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.39 : 1,506.51 = 354.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.39/1,506.51 = 354.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.39x = 1,506.51 × 354.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.39x = 534,313.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,313.90/1,004.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.98

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