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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.62, 1,509.09 and 356.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.62, 1,509.09 and 356.33 is: 534.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.62 : 1,509.09 = 356.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.62/1,509.09 = 356.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.62x = 1,509.09 × 356.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.62x = 537,734.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,734.04/1,005.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.73

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