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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.68, 1,506.87 and 346.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.68, 1,506.87 and 346.66 is: 519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.68 : 1,506.87 = 346.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.68/1,506.87 = 346.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.68x = 1,506.87 × 346.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.68x = 522,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,371.55/1,004.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.94

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