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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.47, 1,509.57 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.47, 1,509.57 and 348.08 is: 522.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.47 : 1,509.57 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.47/1,509.57 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.47x = 1,509.57 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.47x = 525,443.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,443.58/1,006.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.07

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