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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.11, 1,509.38 and 303.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.11, 1,509.38 and 303.29 is: 455.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.11 : 1,509.38 = 303.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.11/1,509.38 = 303.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.11x = 1,509.38 × 303.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.11x = 457,779.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,779.86/1,006.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.00

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