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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,507.88 and 356.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,507.88 and 356.27 is: 534.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,507.88 = 356.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,507.88 = 356.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,507.88 × 356.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 537,205.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,205.76/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.21

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