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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.20, 1,507.42 and 346.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.20, 1,507.42 and 346.89 is: 520.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.20 : 1,507.42 = 346.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.20/1,507.42 = 346.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.20x = 1,507.42 × 346.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.20x = 522,908.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,908.06/1,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.21

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