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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.84, 1,511.94 and 358.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.84, 1,511.94 and 358.58 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.84 : 1,511.94 = 358.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.84/1,511.94 = 358.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.84x = 1,511.94 × 358.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.84x = 542,151.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 542,151.45/1,007.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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