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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.68, 1,508.62 and 356.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.68, 1,508.62 and 356.60 is: 534.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.68 : 1,508.62 = 356.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.68/1,508.62 = 356.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.68x = 1,508.62 × 356.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.68x = 537,973.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,973.89/1,005.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.94

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