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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.55 and 346.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.55 and 346.61 is: 519.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,507.55 = 346.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,507.55 = 346.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,507.55 × 346.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 522,537.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,537.09/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.98

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