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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.16, 1,507.38 and 346.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.16, 1,507.38 and 346.87 is: 520.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.16 : 1,507.38 = 346.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.16/1,507.38 = 346.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.16x = 1,507.38 × 346.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.16x = 522,866.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,866.65/1,005.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.18

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