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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.05, 1,508.67 and 356.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.05, 1,508.67 and 356.43 is: 534.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.05 : 1,508.67 = 356.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.05/1,508.67 = 356.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.05x = 1,508.67 × 356.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.05x = 537,735.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,735.25/1,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.50

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