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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.56 and 356.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.92, 1,507.56 and 356.10 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.92 : 1,507.56 = 356.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.92/1,507.56 = 356.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.92x = 1,507.56 × 356.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.92x = 536,842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,842.12/1,004.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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