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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.64, 1,505.16 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.64, 1,505.16 and 354.96 is: 531.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.64 : 1,505.16 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.64/1,505.16 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.64x = 1,505.16 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.64x = 534,271.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,271.59/1,004.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.80

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