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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.67, 1,507.18 and 346.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.67, 1,507.18 and 346.52 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.67 : 1,507.18 = 346.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.67/1,507.18 = 346.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.67x = 1,507.18 × 346.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.67x = 522,268.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,268.01/1,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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