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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.99 and 356.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.19, 1,507.99 and 356.38 is: 534.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.19 : 1,507.99 = 356.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.19/1,507.99 = 356.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.19x = 1,507.99 × 356.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.19x = 537,417.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,417.48/1,005.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.64

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