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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.70, 1,508.74 and 356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.70, 1,508.74 and 356.89 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.70 : 1,508.74 = 356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.70/1,508.74 = 356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.70x = 1,508.74 × 356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.70x = 538,449.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,449.55/1,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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