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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.03, 1,509.54 and 357.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.03, 1,509.54 and 357.23 is: 535.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.03 : 1,509.54 = 357.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.03/1,509.54 = 357.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.03x = 1,509.54 × 357.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.03x = 539,245.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,245.43/1,007.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.48

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