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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.21, 1,510.84 and 349.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.21, 1,510.84 and 349.11 is: 523.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.21 : 1,510.84 = 349.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.21/1,510.84 = 349.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.21x = 1,510.84 × 349.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.21x = 527,449.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,449.79/1,007.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.67

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