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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.92, 1,509.07 and 347.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.92, 1,509.07 and 347.77 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.92 : 1,509.07 = 347.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.92/1,509.07 = 347.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.92x = 1,509.07 × 347.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.92x = 524,808.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,808.40/1,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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