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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.49, 1,509.44 and 357.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.49, 1,509.44 and 357.19 is: 535.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.49 : 1,509.44 = 357.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.49/1,509.44 = 357.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.49x = 1,509.44 × 357.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.49x = 539,151.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,151.31/1,006.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.67

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