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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.85, 1,510.88 and 357.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.85, 1,510.88 and 357.53 is: 536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.85 : 1,510.88 = 357.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.85/1,510.88 = 357.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.85x = 1,510.88 × 357.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.85x = 540,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,188.70/1,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.51

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