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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.30, 1,509.66 and 357.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.30, 1,509.66 and 357.46 is: 536.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.30 : 1,509.66 = 357.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.30/1,509.66 = 357.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.30x = 1,509.66 × 357.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.30x = 539,643.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,643.06/1,006.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.26

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