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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.84, 1,509.39 and 356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.84, 1,509.39 and 356.58 is: 535.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.84 : 1,509.39 = 356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.84/1,509.39 = 356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.84x = 1,509.39 × 356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.84x = 538,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,218.29/1,005.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.09

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