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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.29, 1,509.14 and 356.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.29, 1,509.14 and 356.88 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.29 : 1,509.14 = 356.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.29/1,509.14 = 356.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.29x = 1,509.14 × 356.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.29x = 538,572.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,572.55/1,006.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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