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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.05, 1,509.23 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.05, 1,509.23 and 356.73 is: 535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.05 : 1,509.23 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.05/1,509.23 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.05x = 1,509.23 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.05x = 538,387.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,387.62/1,006.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.15

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