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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.83, 1,511.89 and 358.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.83, 1,511.89 and 358.41 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.83 : 1,511.89 = 358.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.83/1,511.89 = 358.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.83x = 1,511.89 × 358.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.83x = 541,876.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,876.49/1,007.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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