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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.67, 1,507.25 and 346.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.67, 1,507.25 and 346.56 is: 519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.67 : 1,507.25 = 346.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.67/1,507.25 = 346.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.67x = 1,507.25 × 346.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.67x = 522,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,352.56/1,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.92

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