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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.96, 1,507.88 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.96, 1,507.88 and 347.63 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.96 : 1,507.88 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.96/1,507.88 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.96x = 1,507.88 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.96x = 524,184.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,184.32/1,005.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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