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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.73, 1,507.35 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.73, 1,507.35 and 346.62 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.73 : 1,507.35 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.73/1,507.35 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.73x = 1,507.35 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.73x = 522,477.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,477.66/1,004.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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