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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.11, 1,507.82 and 355.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.11, 1,507.82 and 355.80 is: 533.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.11 : 1,507.82 = 355.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.11/1,507.82 = 355.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.11x = 1,507.82 × 355.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.11x = 536,474.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,474.82/1,005.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.75

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