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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.86, 1,507.52 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.86, 1,507.52 and 355.59 is: 533.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.86 : 1,507.52 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.86/1,507.52 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.86x = 1,507.52 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.86x = 536,059.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,059.04/1,004.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.47

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