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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.75, 1,511.63 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.75, 1,511.63 and 358.49 is: 537.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.75 : 1,511.63 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.75/1,511.63 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.75x = 1,511.63 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.75x = 541,907.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,907.57/1,007.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.74

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