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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.25, 1,509.32 and 356.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.25, 1,509.32 and 356.90 is: 535.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.25 : 1,509.32 = 356.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.25/1,509.32 = 356.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.25x = 1,509.32 × 356.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.25x = 538,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,669.65/1,006.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.33

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