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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,509.46 and 356.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,509.46 and 356.89 is: 535.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,509.46 = 356.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,509.46 = 356.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,509.46 × 356.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 538,710.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,710.35/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.41

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