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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,506.63 and 355.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,506.63 and 355.25 is: 532.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,506.63 = 355.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,506.63 = 355.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,506.63 × 355.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 535,230.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,230.31/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.78

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