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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.51, 1,505.86 and 346.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.51, 1,505.86 and 346.25 is: 519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.51 : 1,505.86 = 346.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.51/1,505.86 = 346.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.51x = 1,505.86 × 346.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.51x = 521,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,406.92/1,004.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.06

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