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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.84, 1,508.40 and 356.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.84, 1,508.40 and 356.52 is: 534.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.84 : 1,508.40 = 356.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.84/1,508.40 = 356.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.84x = 1,508.40 × 356.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.84x = 537,774.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,774.77/1,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.65

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