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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.75, 1,509.18 and 357.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.75, 1,509.18 and 357.13 is: 535.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.75 : 1,509.18 = 357.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.75/1,509.18 = 357.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.75x = 1,509.18 × 357.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.75x = 538,973.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,973.45/1,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.36

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