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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.06, 1,501.49 and 351.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.06, 1,501.49 and 351.79 is: 527.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.06 : 1,501.49 = 351.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.06/1,501.49 = 351.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.06x = 1,501.49 × 351.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.06x = 528,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,212.76/1,001.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.65

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