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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.13, 1,508.06 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.13, 1,508.06 and 355.96 is: 534.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.13 : 1,508.06 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.13/1,508.06 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.13x = 1,508.06 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.13x = 536,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,809.04/1,005.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.07

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