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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.05, 1,510.71 and 357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.05, 1,510.71 and 357.79 is: 536.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.05 : 1,510.71 = 357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.05/1,510.71 = 357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.05x = 1,510.71 × 357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.05x = 540,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,516.93/1,007.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.73

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