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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.90, 1,511.70 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.90, 1,511.70 and 358.48 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.90 : 1,511.70 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.90/1,511.70 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.90x = 1,511.70 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.90x = 541,914.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 541,914.22/1,007.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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