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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.92, 1,508.88 and 356.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.92, 1,508.88 and 356.66 is: 534.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.92 : 1,508.88 = 356.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.92/1,508.88 = 356.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.92x = 1,508.88 × 356.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.92x = 538,157.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,157.14/1,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.99

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