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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.28 and 356.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.16, 1,508.28 and 356.54 is: 534.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.16 : 1,508.28 = 356.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.16/1,508.28 = 356.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.16x = 1,508.28 × 356.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.16x = 537,762.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,762.15/1,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.47

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