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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.80, 1,508.47 and 356.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.80, 1,508.47 and 356.53 is: 534.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.80 : 1,508.47 = 356.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.80/1,508.47 = 356.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.80x = 1,508.47 × 356.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.80x = 537,817.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,817.69/1,005.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.72

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