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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.12, 1,510.52 and 357.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.12, 1,510.52 and 357.71 is: 536.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.12 : 1,510.52 = 357.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.12/1,510.52 = 357.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.12x = 1,510.52 × 357.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.12x = 540,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,318.77/1,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.50

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