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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.50, 1,506.80 and 346.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.50, 1,506.80 and 346.46 is: 519.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.50 : 1,506.80 = 346.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.50/1,506.80 = 346.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.50x = 1,506.80 × 346.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.50x = 522,045.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,045.93/1,004.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.71

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