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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.74, 1,506.50 and 346.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.74, 1,506.50 and 346.29 is: 519.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.74 : 1,506.50 = 346.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.74/1,506.50 = 346.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.74x = 1,506.50 × 346.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.74x = 521,685.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,685.89/1,004.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.22

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