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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.79 and 355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.79 and 355.77 is: 533.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.19 : 1,507.79 = 355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.19/1,507.79 = 355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.19x = 1,507.79 × 355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.19x = 536,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,426.45/1,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.66

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