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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.30 and 351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.30 and 351.52 is: 527.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.14 : 1,501.30 = 351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.14/1,501.30 = 351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.14x = 1,501.30 × 351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.14x = 527,736.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,736.98/1,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.14

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