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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.10, 1,511.34 and 357.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.10, 1,511.34 and 357.84 is: 537.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.10 : 1,511.34 = 357.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.10/1,511.34 = 357.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.10x = 1,511.34 × 357.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.10x = 540,817.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,817.91/1,007.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.01

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